Introduction
The Division of Parks and Recreation preserves cultural and historic resources, from a Civil War-era fort to elegant estates. And it provides a wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities for Delawareans and visitors. Click here for more information about Delaware State Parks.
Summary Statement
Position assists the Retail Sales Program Manager/Coordinator for the Delaware State Parks Retail Program. This would include merchandising, procurement and inventory management for all retail products for campground stores, nature stores and retail locations within state parks. Position assists in training of park staff selling retail products using Point of Sale (POS). Update and process POS functions. Ability to analyze and respond to market trends in retail products for state park visitors is critical; work with Division Marketing team on sales initiatives. Meet with vendors to evaluate quality and pricing for purchase. Must be able to travel throughout the State and to tradeshows/events as key representative/operator of DE State Parks Traveling Retail Store (this includes logistics and transportation of a 23’ Airstream Flying Cloud travel trailer).
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- All functions of POS for retail sales operations.
- Invoice processing, inventory loads and file maintenance
- Order retail merchandise for sale.
- Conduct retail inventory and audits.
- Train staff in retail functions/operations.
- Process purchase orders, credit card transactions and logs for expenditures; adhere to budget.
- Assist with retail marketing; merchandising of inventory for best sales practices.
- Responsible for managing cash drawers and end of day sales reconciliations.
- Assist in new store start-up’s.
- Responsible for Delaware State Parks traveling retail store operations (requires travel this includes logistics and transportation of a 23’ Airstream Flying Cloud travel trailer).
- Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
Job Requirements
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
1. Six months experience in conducting studies or performing analysis on sales projections and market trends.
2. Six months experience in retail procurement.
3. Six months experience in inventory management.
4. One year experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Selection Process
The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
