What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Inventory Manager position at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
TIME FRAME: ALL JAZZ FEST EVENT DAYS
April 24, 2025- May 4, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Merchandise Booth Inventory Manager is responsible for effectively tracking and distributing T-Shirts and merchandise for their assigned T-Shirt Booth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Utilize approved merchandise tracking system to manage inventory.
- Receive official festival merchandise and verify beginning inventory.
- Input relevant information into the designated database.
- Assist in setting up the T-Shirt Tent, including arranging racks and displaying merchandise.
- Restock merchandise as needed throughout the day.
- Assist customers and staff with inquiries regarding T-Shirt availability.
- Assist the Tent manager in closing procedures at the end of each festival day.
- Conduct inventory of all official merchandise at the end of each festival day.
- Perform physical inventory of all stock.
- Count and record all merchandise inventory.
- Conduct final physical inventory.
- Pack inventory for shipment or pickup.
- Break down the tent.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Using the Absentee Request Form, it is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism to the Festival Finance Office.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
- Give any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival (and, therefore, belonging to the Jazz Festival) to the Festival through your
- supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
- Attend and complete any required training.
- Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
- Must attend and complete any required training.
- Perform all other work-related duties, as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Previous production experience is preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-stress workplace.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
- Basic understanding of accounting procedures.
- Capable of performing some heavy lifting.
Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!
Pay: $15 / hour
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Salary : $15
