TOY SPECIALIST

Seeking a welcoming, enthusiastic, and engaging person for our available Toy Specialist position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Toy Specialist represents the Museum Store as a business within a non-profit business and is responsible for customer service, merchandising, and selling in a fast-paced environment. As well as facilitating purposeful exploration and play through excellent products and exhibit knowledge.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of retail experience
• Proficient in POS systems and MS Office 365
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of TAM Retail Software Experience
• 1 year of Early Childhood Development Experience
  The Louisiana Children’s Museum is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, representative of the people we serve. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace helps Louisiana Children’s Museum foster its innovative culture of creativity and play. Louisiana Children’s Museum encourages all applicants to apply. Louisiana Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of their diverse voices, perspectives and background; because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

• Promote the culture and brand of LCM.
• Project a positive image of the organization to employees, volunteers, guests, and the community.
• Assist in meeting annual sales goal of $250,000.
• Provide customer service and attend to visitor, customer, and vendor needs.
• Sell inventory and check out guests through the Point-of-Sale system.
• Assist with strategic inventory merchandising to maximize sales.
• Assist with receiving and processing inventory shipments.
• Maintain a clean and attractive store setting with optimal product placement for maximum sales.
• Facilitate open or guided experiences in the learning and play environments throughout the store.
• Support planning and facilitation for annual events, such as festivals or large programs.
• Collaborate with staff and community partners to maximize mission delivery and community engagement.
• Participate in weekly planning sessions with the Museum Store Manager for successful delivery and impact on young children, knowledge sharing with caretakers.
• Support training and coordination of employees, volunteers, and strategic partners who will be working alongside the Museum Store.
• Coordinate with other Toy Specialists, Visitor Services Associates, and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.