Assistant Director - Retail & Food Service

Does the lasting impact that Abraham Lincoln has on our nation connect to your interest, and do you want to work for an amazing company that puts its Team, Partners, Guests & Planet first?   

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YOUR FUTURE BEGINS AT THIS PREMIER DESTINATION

We believe The Experience matters. Be a part of this fascinating national historic museum in Washington DC – where guests from all places and of all ages travel back in time as they uncover the history about President Abraham Lincoln’s life, fateful day, and legacy.   

Imagine yourself helping our guests create memorable experiences…Now imagine a fun and rewarding Assistant Director role at our Ford’s Theatre gift shops!

THE POSITION 

As Assistant Store Director (Full-time Hourly), you will supervise and participate in day-to-day store operations, maximize the retail potential of the store, and ensure that our Guests and Team Members have the ultimate experience possible. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support Event Network’s Core Values and uphold our Company Culture that shapes the ultimate Team Member and Guest experience
• Assist Store Director with the recruitment, retention, supervision, and development of a talented team
• Perform day-to-day store/cafe operations
• Sales driven with a strong focus on guest service, visual merchandising, scheduling, and managing a team
• Ensure merchandise is set according to the presentation plan and analyze merchandising trends
• Ensure that the highest level of customer service is provided
• Hold self and others accountable to high performance standards while providing Guests with memorable experiences

Qualifications: 

• At least three years’ experience in a retail/food service leadership role
• Strong retail sales background, strong merchandising abilities, an entrepreneurial spirit, great interpersonal skills, and love to sell
• Able to show dynamic leadership, hire and train staff, and motivate staff to promote maximum performance
• Able to understand and follow all guest service programs
• Must have open availability to work irregular shifts that meets the needs of the business, including weekday and weekend shifts, early evenings, and holidays
• Proven ability to create a positive work environment
• Food Handler Card

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the Assistant Store Director is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The Assistant Store Director must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

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Event Network is an equal opportunity employer.