Jobs and Volunteering

The Portland Classical Chinese Garden strives to attract, hire, train and promote quality individuals who have a proven ability to perform in a professional organization. The Garden is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job.

It is the policy of the Portland Classical Chinese Garden to conduct its relations with employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classifications, except as permitted by law.

Current Openings


Garden Store Manager

Department:
Retail

Reports to:
Managing Director

Purpose of Position:
Manage an effective and efficient store to maximize revenue and customer experience

Position Scope:
Manage and direct the developmental, financial, merchandising, administrative & personnel functions of the store

Hours:
40 hours a week, Tuesday through Saturday; some Sundays & evenings in response to Garden business activity.

Compensation:
Salaried position -$38,000 to $40,000.  Comprehensive health, dental, retirement benefits.  Paid vacation

Essential Functions:

Strategic Planning & Fiscal Management
- With the assistance of a consultant develop a vision & long term plan for the profitable growth & development of the retail division
- Prepare, analyze and manage the annual operating budgets, financial reports, inventory, revenue & expense projections

Staff Management
- Hire, train & supervise store team members
- Set and monitor sales goals
- Manage performance
- Work the sales floor as needed

Buying & Merchandising
- Oversee purchase of all merchandise for resale within the annual purchasing plan & established net profit margin
- Establish appropriate markup & regulate pricing structures
- Maintain inventory control system
- Conduct annual physical inventory
- Develop merchandise mix strategies that promote current retail trends
- Research market for new sources of inventory appropriate to Garden mission
- Refine merchandising themes & implement into attractive displays

Administrative
- Refine operating policies & procedures
- Ensure compliance with policies for sales, reports, handling of merchandise, cash handling, customer service, store opening and closing

Technology
- As part of a team select and implement Point of Sale system
- Utilize technology to manage inventory, identify strong/poor sellers, create budgets, revenue projections etc

Team Member
- Partner with Marketing & Communication department to promote & advertise the store
- Partner with Events & Program department to identify store opportunities
- Partner with Visitor Service Manager to create a staffing schedule for store and ticketing
- Partner with the Business Manager & Administrative Assistant to meet fiscal timelines & accuracy
- Perform Manager on Duty functions for the Garden and Garden Store

Required Knowledge/Skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate people
- Proven experience working successfully with a peer team
- Strong computer skills

Required Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree preferred
- 2 years as a manager of a museum, botanical or similar store
- 5 years working in a management role
- Knowledge of Chinese/Asian culture advantageous

TO APPLY

Please send resume, cover letter, images of a display at your present/previous store for which you are/were responsible and contact information for 3 professional references to:

Store Manager Search
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
PO Box 3706
Portland OR 97208
or

Enter Garden Store Manager in subject line

Position closes Thursday July 3, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Please no phone calls or drop-ins

Volunteering

We are always looking for Greeters, Tour Guides, and Special Event Volunteers to help us throughout the year. Training is provided for all volunteers.

Volunteer benefits include free admission to the Garden on the day of your volunteer shift, discounts in the Gift Store, and invitations to work at or attend evening events in the Garden. Special Event Volunteers are needed for evening events. This is a great opportunity for your friends, family and co-workers to volunteer together! For more information, please contact Katie Hill, Volunteer & Group Tour Manager at 503.228.8131 ext. 1001 or

Portland Classical Chinese Garden

NW 3rd & Everett Portland, OR 97209 503.228.8131 http://www.portlandchinesegardens.org/

Summer Hours

In observance of the 4th of July Holiday, the Garden will remain open its regular hours of 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., however the Garden’s Administrative offices will be closed July 3.