Position: Director of Exploris Enterprises Closes: 2/28/98 The Director of Exploris Enterprises will develop products and services designed to complement and enhance the educational mission of Exploris, and will direct the design, development, management and oversight of Exploris's retail operations. Retail operations are both on-site, through a unique and innovative 2,700 s.f. museum store, and on the Internet. Immediate responsibilities include creating a merchandising plan, developing a product line, establishing an inventory and purchase order system, assisting with the physical layout of the on-site store, producing Grand Opening promotions, establishing electronic commerce on the Exploris web site, and developing a business plan and preliminary profit/loss analysis. Long-term responsibilities also include developing and implementing plans for the production and sale of other Exploris products and services to complement Exploris's educational programs and exhibits. Exploris seeks an individual with strong entrepreneurial skills and proven successful retail management experience. Exploris is a hands-on global learning center dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to learn to respect differences, appreciate similarities and make connections with people of the world. Exploris is scheduled to open in August 1999. Required qualifications * Minimum of five years retail experience with at least three years in a management capacity. * Practical experience in establishing and adhering to fiscal guidelines. * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * A strong commitment to meeting the educational and fiscal goals of Exploris. * Experience with use of the Internet and on-line retail operations preferred. Exploris is an equal opportunity employer. To apply Call Journonya Harris at (919) 834-4040 to request an application. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Will Edgar Office of External Relations Exploris 112 S. Blount Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (o) 919-857-1022 or 834-4040 (fax) 919-834-3516 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Visit our web site! http://www.exploris.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~