Park Store Manager, Retail

Western National Parks

. Lead the daily retail operations of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site's park store .

Posted 10/31/2026part-timeCheyenne • Oklahoma • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $21 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail operations management, visitor education, and effective communication with partners. Proficient in financial analysis, customer service, and compliance with federal and state laws.

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Retail Operations ManagementPoint Of Sales (POS) System ExperienceFinancial Analysis And BudgetingCustomer Service SkillsEmployee And Volunteer Training

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Hard Skills

Retail ManagementFinancial AnalysisInventory ManagementMerchandisingProblem SolvingPlanning And OrganizationMultitaskingComputer ProficiencyMicrosoft Office SuiteKnowledge Of Federal And State Laws

Soft Skills

Communication AbilitiesTeam CollaborationIndependent JudgmentAttention To DetailDiplomatic Communication

Tools & Technologies

Point Of Sales SystemsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookSharePointOffice Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma Or GEDValid REAL ID Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsVisitor EducationNational Park ServiceWestern National Parks AssociationBusiness Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the daily retail operations of Washita Battlefield National Historic Site's park store
Implement an innovative retail approach emphasizing visitor education
Create and maintain positive, productive relationships with USFS and other partners
Attend National Park Service staff meetings
Collaborate with NPS and WNP Home Office staff to develop an educational product mix
Become an expert in the educational value of store inventory and communicate its significance to visitors
Achieve business goals
Organize and/or manage special events in collaboration with the National Park Service
Manage all aspects of day-to-day store operations, including reporting
Support business planning and financial growth of store operations
Perform other related duties as assigned
Occasionally travel to local events or speaking engagements and potentially take overnight trips

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 12 hours per week
High School diploma or GED required
Prior retail and Point of Sales (POS) System experience preferred
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Valid REAL ID driver's license
Computer proficiency including Internet, databases, and Microsoft Office suite, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
Knowledge of office equipment including computers, printers, calculators, multiline touch tone phones, filing cabinets, photocopiers, and dollies
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and professional business standards
Planning, organization, analyzation, problem solving, multitasking, and communication abilities
Ability to pass Western National Parks Association's independent employment background screening, potentially including employment, education, criminal, SSN verification, and professional references
Ability to operate the retail store in accordance with applicable Federal and state laws, WNP policies and procedures, and professional business standards
Ability to conduct employee and volunteer training
Customer service skills
Ability to analyze and provide recommendations on store profit and loss statements and budgets
Ability to conduct periodic physical inventory
Experience with Point of Sales systems
Ability to effectively display and merchandise product
Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or other instructions
Ability to make independent judgments and maintain attention throughout performance of duties
Ability to work alone and with a team
Driving required; may use personal or company vehicles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of 3 premium subsidized PPO Medical plans with built-in HSA or HRA
PPO Dental
Vision
Flex Medical Savings Plan
Dependent Care Savings Plan
Optional Voluntary Term Life
403(b) Retirement Plan with a fully vested 100% match up to 8.33% of income after 6 months service
Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
$50,000 Employee Group Life policy
EAP
Health & Wellness resources
Eleven paid holidays
Additional paid personal day
Accrued paid vacation and sick time
15% discount on employee purchases in-store
Employee Referral Bonus