Gift Shop Assistant at Delhi Historical Society Farmhouse Museum
Become an essential part of the Delhi Historical Society by assisting in our charming Gift Shop at the Witterstaetter Farmhouse Museum! This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in retail management, customer service, and supporting the cultural heart of our community. As a Gift Shop Assistant, you will play a key role in promoting the museum’s mission while gaining valuable professional experience. You’ll be responsible for managing inventory, tracking sales, and engaging with visitors to promote unique museum items that highlight Delhi's rich history and culture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory Management: Keep accurate records of stock levels and assist with restocking new and exciting items that showcase local history.
- Sales Tracking: Handle sales transactions and assist with reconciling the gift shop's daily sales, offering insight into retail operations.
- Product Promotion: Suggest and help curate new items for sale, from local crafts to historical memorabilia, and engage visitors in promoting these items as a way to support the museum’s programs and educational efforts.
Professional Development & Community Engagement:
- Retail Experience: Develop skills in inventory management, customer relations, and sales tracking, with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience in museum retail operations.
- Creative Input: Use your creativity to suggest new products for the shop and design promotions that reflect the museum’s mission and community interests.
- Community Interaction: Engage with museum visitors, sharing stories about the history behind the items for sale, and helping to enhance their overall experience at the museum.
- Networking & Learning: Work closely with museum staff and fellow volunteers, building connections with professionals in the museum and retail industries while learning about historical preservation, cultural programming, and local history.
By volunteering at the Gift Shop, you’ll not only be helping to sustain the museum’s mission, but also contributing to a welcoming space where community members and visitors can connect with the past in meaningful ways. If you’re passionate about retail, history, and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make a lasting impact!
