Department Coordinator
Whitney Museum of American Art · New York City, New York, US
The Department Coordinator (DC) is an integral part of daily and ongoing operation of the on-site retail business. This unique role carries independent respo...
Job description
The Department Coordinator (DC) is an integral part of daily and ongoing operation of the on-site retail business. This unique role carries independent responsibility to front- and back-of-house procedures, as well as serving as the primary substitute for any absent Assistant Manager. Through this role, the DC is a nimble leader of teams, custodian of process, and essential asset to our dynamic business. This position’s primary directive is to support departmental growth of retail revenue from existing and new channels. That task shall be supported by engaging with new software and systems to support the creation of an omnichannel environment and experience within the department. Working a schedule complementary to its colleagues, the DC is consistently a capable sales floor lead and supervisor to assistants. For departmental colleagues, the DC uses its unique departmental visibility to coordinate special events, propose novel and ongoing visual merchandising initiatives, and support ongoing directives of the Senior Manager. The Department Coordinator must be a curious, adaptable, nimble and possess a passion for retail product, customer service and organizational standards. Respon...