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RRM Foundations Position Description

 

Visitors Center Manager

Department:  Visitor Services

Status:  Exempt

Supervisor: Director of Visitor Services, Special Activities and Security

Effective Date: 02/01/08

 

Principal Function

 

Manage the Visitors Center within the guidelines established by the Director of Visitor Services. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Visitors Center Gift Shop, Gallery, Theater and Medill Room. 

 

Responsibilities

 

1.     Manage the operation of the Visitors Center Gift Shop

2.     Assist in the hiring of staff needed to effectively manage the Visitors Center Gift Shop

3.     Train Gift Shop and Custodial staff

4.     Schedule the Visitors Center staff in an efficient manner

5.     Maintain proper cash controls in the Gift Shop

7.         Order merchandise and maintain proper inventory for the Gift Shop in conjunction with established budgetary guidelines

8.     Conduct monthly inventories of the Gift Shop

9.     Actively seek revenue producing opportunities by scheduling and overseeing group functions associated with the Visitors Center Medill Room and Gallery

10.   Manage the Cantigny Birthday Party Program

11.   Assure the Visitors Center is maintained in a clean and orderly manner

12.   Assure that correct and timely information is disseminated to Cantigny's visitors

13.   Recruit, train and schedule Visitors Center Volunteers to perform kiosk duties

14.   Participate in an on-going professional development program with the guidance of supervisor

15.   Perform other duties as assigned

 

 

Requirements

 

1.     Bachelors degree in related field

2.     Supervisory experience

3.     Gift Shop Management experience

4.    Must be self-directed, creative, energetic, flexible, and organized with excellent                      communication skills.

5.     Able to work weekends, evenings and select holidays

6.     Valid Illinois driver's license

7.         Must become trained in First Aid, C.P.R. and Automated External Defibrillator.  Must maintain           valid certification

 

 

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