Delaware State Parks Marketing & Retail Assistant

Delaware State Parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services.

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Position assists the Division’s Marketing and Retail Sales Program with marketing and retail events. Functions include, but are not limited to customer engagement, promotion of Delaware State Parks camping, programs, events, pass and permit sales, and retail sales through a point-of-sale system. This is a fast-paced environment and candidates must be able to travel throughout the State and to tradeshows/events as a brand ambassador for Delaware State Parks. Primary function will include operating out of a 23” mobile Airstream travel trailer. Fulfillment of online store products are also inclusive.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

·       Represent Delaware State Parks brand and promote marketing strategies.

·       All functions of POS for retail sales operations, including setting up computer work stations.

·       Invoice processing, inventory loads and file maintenance.

·       Order retail merchandise for sale.

·       Order fulfillment.

·       Conduct retail inventory and audits.

·       Train staff in retail functions/operations.

·       Assist with retail marketing; merchandising of inventory for best sales practices.

·       Responsible for managing cash drawers and end of day sales reconciliations.

·       Responsible for Delaware State Parks traveling retail store operations (requires travel).

·       Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.

·       Maintain a positive attitude.

·       Other duties as required

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1.     Six months experience in conducting studies or performing analysis on sales projections and market trends.

2.     Six months experience in retail sales.

3.     Six months experience in inventory management.

4.     Six months experience in marketing brand promotion.

5.     One year experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.

6.     Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 6/14/2023 upon filling the vacant position(s).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.  

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.