The Jewish Museum of Maryland, America’s leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community, located blocks from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is currently seeking to fill two positions: Shop Manager (FTE) and Administrative Assistant (PTE)  

Shop Manager

The Shop Manager will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, including buying and staging merchandise, maintaining the Shop’s appearance, managing inventory, training museum volunteers and other staff members.  

What else will you do?

Provide all visitors to the Shop with excellent customer service.

Create displays that showcase the merchandise.

Manage point-of-sale system and evaluate sales to monitor performance and develop budget.

Purchase merchandise, maintain control of total inventory, set prices and markdowns to achieve sale goals.

Work closely with staff on product development and assist with purchasing for museum programs, exhibits and events.

Work closely with Deputy Director on advertising and promotions of the Shop.

What you’ll bring with you?

Two years of retail sales experience. Experience with retail buying, inventory and display preferred.

College degree preferred.

Knowledge of Blackbaud software, familiarity with Altru product is a plus.

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Understanding of Jewish traditions and culture is a plus.

The ability to multitask, highly detail oriented and a track record of strong execution.

Effective interpersonal skills.

This is an exciting opportunity that offers a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must be able to work Sunday – Thursday, as well as occasional evenings. Salary between $15.90 and $18.46/hour depending on experience.

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Administrative Assistant

The Jewish Museum of Maryland, America’s leading museum of regional Jewish history, culture and community, located blocks from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is currently seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will provide direct administrative support to the Executive Director and Deputy Director.

Other additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Managing correspondences, especially with the Board of Trustees.

Designing and monitoring filing systems.

Ordering office supplies and maintaining inventory of supplies.

Maintaining efficiencies by monitoring and adjusting office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.

Providing support for routine tasks including but not limited to, membership renewals, daily accounting settlements, the museum’s monthly Sales and Use tax payments.

Recording minutes at Board meetings.

The skills and qualifications we are looking for:

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications

Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize

Ability to perform well in a collaborative environment.

Three  years administrative experience preferred, but not required.  

Salary between $15.00 and $17.50/hour depending on experience.

This position will be 20-24 hours/week with some evenings for Board meetings (approx. twice a year).