Retail Business Coordinator

Title: Retail Business Coordinator

State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv II/Coord II

Hiring Range: $75000 - $90000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the states lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

DCR is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most access to the outdoors natural habitats open spaces clean water and safe infrastructure. Virginia State Parks Business and Revenue Division is accepting applications for a Retail Business Coordinator.

As a Retail Business Coordinator you will:

• Serve as the Cash Management Operation Expert.
• Review and update the Cash Management Manual annually.
• Lead annual inventories of merchandise food and supplies.
• Conduct audits and provide training on inventory management.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to park managers.
• Oversee statewide retail and food service revenue growth.
• Support park merchandise and food service operations.
• Maintain the Buyers Guide Process.
• Ensure retail operations align with mission and sustainability goals.
• Develop standard merchandise lines and annual work plans.
• Expand retail offerings and procure statewide merchandise.
• Conduct on-site visits and coordinate the Virginia State Parks Annual Gift Show.
• Attend and coordinate buyers shows; develop vendor relationships.
• Monitor industry best practices in merchandising engagement and loss prevention.
• Develop and implement retail guidelines and training.
• Maintain and update merchandise guidelines and procedures.
• Review procurement policies annually for compliance.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCRs Mission is to conserve the natural scenic historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCRs efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to apply and communicate detailed knowledge of operations and inventory management.
• Experience evaluating revenue and expenditures and responding to business fluctuations.
• Experience establishing revenue and profit goals using data and trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and retail management software.
• Strong financial forecasting and budgeting skills.
• Experience developing guidelines rules and manuals.
• Experience in business administration or equivalent experience

Additional Considerations

• Experience in state park retail management.
• Experience managing multiple retail operations.
• Experience managing online retail.
• Experience with eVA and Microsoft products.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications resumes cover letters any other format. When applying for jobs please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.

A valid Drivers License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Please note: The duties and responsibilities of this position allow for flexibility in duty location and teleworking in accordance with DHRM and agency teleworking policies. The reporting location and teleworking are at the managers discretion.

Minorities individuals with disabilities veterans and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified retired and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to the Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses camping cabins and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.