Want to LOVE going to work every day?
Come be part of our dynamic team supporting El Yunque National Forest!
Eastern National (EN), a not-for-profit partner working with El Yunque National Forest, is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager with a strong work ethic to support our retail and visitor services operations at El Yunque National Forest.
This is a full-time, hourly position. The Assistant Operations Manager must be able to work weekends and holidays.
We're looking for someone who is versatile, dedicated and has a desire to learn and grow with Eastern National.
The Assistant Operations Manager will support the Operations Manager and oversee all retail business and visitor services functions in assigned locations according to Eastern National's policies, procedures, and standards. The Assistant Operations Manager will have experience creating eye catching displays in a retail environment. The Assistant Operations Manager will leverage the talent of the retail and visitor services staff to create an exceptional visitor experience and drive the business while supporting EN's Mission and promoting goodwill and alignment between EN and partner organizations. The Assistant Operations Manager will supervise a team comprised of store and visitor services staff under the supervision of the Operations Manager.
Experience, Abilities and Knowledge
1. Minimum of two years' experience in retail management supporting a team and/or four years' retail experience.
2. Minimum of two years' experience in outdoor education and/or interpretive field preferred.
3. Professional verbal and written communication skills.
4. Computer proficiency required with applied understanding of Microsoft Office software and POS systems.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team through shared Mission and goals.
6. Thrives in a multi-tasking, high energy environment with shifting priorities. Sound problem solving-skills.
7. Results driven: able to achieve sales and profitability goals.
8. Valid driver's license and access to privately owned vehicle required.
9. Though minimal, ability to travel using multiple modes of transportation (air, train, car, etc.) as needed.
10. Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 15 pounds to a shelf height of 5 feet; standing for long periods of time to include bending, squatting, and reaching.
Education Requirements
High School degree or equivalent required, bachelor or associate degree preferred.
Why Join Eastern National?
A fun, challenging, exciting, and historical place to work!
No late nights!
Introductory and on-going training!
Competitive wages with the opportunity to earn more with our year-end bonus program!
Advancement opportunities!
We offer full-time employees, a medical plan, dental and vision benefits, Aflac supplemental insurance, as well as a competitive defined contribution plan.
Vacation and sick leave, as well as eleven paid holidays!
25% discount on purchases at more than 150 Eastern National facilities!
If interested in this rewarding position, please apply by clicking here!
To learn more about Eastern National, please visit our website at http://easternnational.org/.
We are an equal opportunity
employer
and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
