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Giant Forest Museum (GFM) and Lodgepole Visitor Center (LP)

Sequoia Parks Conservancy seeks an experienced, professional, and conscientious individual to join our team as a Park Store Manager. The Park Store Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations, including merchandise sales and visitor interactions, in the Conservancy’s Park Store(s) in the Giant Forest Museum (GFM) and Lodgepole Visitor Center (LP) inside Sequoia National Park. These bookstores can be high-volume locations during peak season. 

To succeed in this role, the applicant must work well with coworkers, the public, and agency partners, cope well under periods of stress, and adapt to changes beyond the Conservancy’s control.

There is no in-park housing available for this position. The Giant Forest Museum and Lodgepole Visitor Center Manager must travel to their worksite(s) from outside the park. For employees with a clean driving record, an SPC vehicle will be available for their use from headquarters to the Giant Forest.

REQUIREMENTS

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
• Ability and willingness to promote SPC mission, programs, membership, merchandise, services, and fundraising efforts.
• Computer skills in various programs, including Google Suite, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Excellent math skills.
• Basic bookkeeping and inventory skills.
• Experience supervising, scheduling, performance evaluations, and training staff in a busy, high-volume work environment.
• Basic understanding of topics related to the operation of the Conservancy, including national parks and natural history 
• Excellent communication, customer service, interpersonal, and employee relations skills.
• Experience operating a Point of Sale (POS) system is preferred
• Experience and ability to balance daily sales/cash reports.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills.
• Prior sales experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on retail additional duties as needed or required.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required to drive an SPC vehicle.
• Ability to stand on feet up to eight hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Ability to load, move, and unload a fully loaded hand truck 250 yards.

Starting Salary: up to $28.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Year-round

The wage range for this position is $24.00- $35.50 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee general operations of the GFM and LP bookstores, including but not limited to scheduling, training, supervising, and evaluating SPC bookstore staff.
• Provide site-specific new hire orientation and ensure staff is trained on SPC procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, entering time, and expectations.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Work with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire qualified seasonal and year-round GFM/LP staff.
• Ensure adequate merchandise inventory and prepare weekly inventory orders 
• Transport inventory/recycling/trash back to Ash Mountain as needed. 
• Receive inventory, ensure accuracy, and report order discrepancies to the Warehouse Manager.
• Ensure inventory barcodes match computer barcodes.
• Perform physical inventories.
• Responsible for the accuracy of all money transactions, including receipts, deposits, and change-bank funds. 
• Ensure staff is trained to prepare daily deposits for all retail and Crystal Cave ticket sales.
• Ensure staff keep bookstore shelves stocked and displays in a clean and orderly appearance.
• Communicate any problems immediately to the Retail Operations Director.
• Work in compliance with the Conservancy’s Policies and Safety Program(s).
• Ensure staff complies with and follows all SPC policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff follows SPC uniform and appearance requirements.
• Ensure staff is trained on Crystal Cave ticket sales and visitor requirements.
• Ensure staff is trained on bear canister rental procedures.
• Expand personal knowledge of national parks, sales techniques, and computer skills.
• Work with the NPS Housing department and the Lodgepole area housing supervisor to secure necessary housing for SPC  staff.
• Communicate housing assignments and any changes to the Human Resources and Finance Director promptly.
• Assist SPC administrative staff as needed.

Primary Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Minimum Preferred Experience:

• Five years of Retail experience 
• Three years of Supervisory experience
• Two years of Managerial experience

Shift:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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Seasonal

Sequoia Parks Conservancy (SPC) seeks dependable, professional, and dedicated individuals to join our team as Park Store Associates at the Foothill Visitor Center, Giant Forest, Kings Canyon, and Lodgepole Visitor Centers. In this position, you will sell Conservancy merchandise and assist park visitors with information in the retail sections of the Park Visitor Centers, all in accordance with Conservancy guidelines and procedures.

You must be available to work any day, including weekends and holidays, and may be required to be on your feet for up to eight hours daily. This position works primarily indoors.

You must work well with your coworkers, the public, and agency partners to succeed in this role.

Applicants should be available to work from March 2025 through November 2025, although some positions may start later or end earlier. Suitable applicants with longer availability will be given priority.

Housing Availability: In-park housing is available only for positions in the Giant Forest or Lodgepole Visitor Centers. It is not available for positions for the Foothills Visitor Center or Kings Canyon Visitor Center.

Minimum Requirements: Prior retail experience and cash-handling experience. Applicants with previous retail work in a National Park may be given priority.

Starting Salary: $16.50 per hour

This is an excellent opportunity to help protect and preserve Sequoia National Park while making an immediate impact and contribution to the business. If you are a self-starter who is passionate about your work, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:
Employee discount
Up to 40 paid Sick Leave hours during the season (accrual based on hours worked)
Seasonal employees receive 1.5x hourly wage when working on an SPC-observed holiday.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary Range: $16.50- $25.00 per hour

Shift:
Up to 8-hour shift
Day shift

Weekly day range:
Every weekend
Monday to Friday

Required Experience:
Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
Retail math: 1 year (Required)

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