Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center (Fairbanks)
Alaska Geographic is looking to hire a Branch Manager for its bookstore at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center in Fairbanks. Alaska Geographic is a not-for-profit organization, which works in cooperation with federal and state land management agencies to provide books, other educational materials and interpretive services to visitors of public lands. Funds generated from these activities are used to support education and research programs and projects throughout the state of Alaska.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reviews, selects and obtains agency and Alaska Geographic approval for inventory and maintains inventory
Maintains POS computerized systems
Manages the branch budget
Maintains accurate inventory and financial records
Supervises cash management and banking duties
Completes reports required by the central office and agency
Hires, trains, and supervises retail staff
Provides payroll information to central office bi-weekly and coordinates branch employee benefits
Participates in applicable partner agency business
Maintains positive relationship with multiple agency partners
Promotes Alaska Geographic in local community
Maintains regular communication with Central Office and participates in weekly branch management meetings with central office
Informs the Director of Sales and Services of on-site activities that affect AK Geographic
Communicates Alaska Geographic’s mission and services to the visiting public
Responsible for maintaining the store facilities and the supervision of store improvements
Manages retail and association business operations in accordance with the Alaska Geographic Operations Manual
Requirements
2-3 years experience in retail and business management
Familiar with Alaska’s cultural and natural history
Understanding of the challenges of working in a seasonally fast-paced work environment
Effective leadership skills
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong connection with the state-wide leadership team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Position & Wage:
12 month position with full-time summer hours and part-time winter hours.Salary DOE
This position includes a generous benefit package
To Apply
Send resume and letter of interest to:
Alaska Geographic Attn: Fairbanks Branch Manager 750 West 2nd Avenue, Suite 100 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Fax: (907) 274-8343
