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What does an assistant museum manager do?

An Assistant Museum Manager supports the daily operations of a museum by overseeing staff, coordinating exhibitions, managing budgets, and ensuring a positive visitor experience. They often assist the Museum Manager with administrative tasks, event planning, and outreach activities. Additionally, they may handle logistics such as scheduling, inventory, and maintenance. Their role is crucial to the smooth functioning of the museum and the successful delivery of its programs.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant museum manager, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Museum Managers often juggle multiple responsibilities, including coordinating exhibits, managing staff schedules, and ensuring a positive visitor experience. One common challenge is balancing administrative tasks with on-the-floor supervision, especially during peak visitor hours or special events. Effective time management, clear communication with the team, and flexibility are key to overcoming these challenges. Building strong relationships with curators, educators, and front-line staff also helps create a collaborative environment and ensures smooth museum operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant museum manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Museum Manager, you need a background in museum studies, art history, or a related field, along with experience in collections management and exhibit coordination. Familiarity with museum management software, ticketing systems, and digital cataloging tools is typically required. Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills help build relationships with staff, volunteers, and the public. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring smooth daily operations, enhancing visitor experiences, and supporting the museum's mission.

What is the difference between Assistant Museum Manager vs Curator?

AspectAssistant Museum ManagerCurator
Primary RoleSupports daily museum operations, manages staff, and assists with visitor servicesDevelops exhibits, conducts research, and manages collections
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or bachelor's degree; experience in museum operationsMaster's degree in history, art, or related field; specialized knowledge
Work EnvironmentMuseum administration, visitor engagement, staff coordinationExhibit development, research, collection management
Industry UsageCommonly employed in museums for operational supportPrimarily in curatorial departments for content creation

The Assistant Museum Manager focuses on supporting museum operations and staff, while the Curator specializes in developing exhibits and managing collections. Both roles are essential but differ in responsibilities and required expertise.

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Assistant Museum & Retail Manager

John Wayne Enterprises

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Other

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Museum & Retail Manager
Reports To: Vice President, John Wayne Enterprises
Location: Fort Worth Stockyards, TX
Classification: Non- Exempt | Part-Time | Onsite (includes weekends, holidays, events, and evenings)

Position Summary

John Wayne Enterprises is seeking a motivated and sales-driven Part-Time Assistant Manager to support leadership of the flagship John Wayne Museum & Supply experience in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

This role serves as a key on-floor leader focused on driving retail performance, strengthening sales techniques, and delivering a premium guest experience. The Part-Time Assistant Manager will support daily museum and retail operations, maintain strong merchandising standards, and help create an engaging environment where storytelling, heritage, and product come together to create a memorable brand experience.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on retail leadership experience and a strong understanding of consultative selling, customer engagement, and conversion strategies. This individual will work alongside teammates to model effective sales behaviors, build product knowledge, and contribute to achieving store revenue goals.

In partnership with the Museum & Retail Manager, this leader will help coach sales associates, reinforce performance expectations, and support initiatives that build customer loyalty and repeat business. The Part-Time Assistant Manager also serves as a brand ambassador, representing the legacy and values of the John Wayne brand within the Stockyards community.

This position requires a flexible schedule, a proactive leadership style, and a passion for delivering a polished, high-touch retail experience while supporting overall store success.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

Serve as an onsite leader for the flagship museum and retail location, ensuring smooth daily operations and a consistent customer experience.

Partnering  with a tiered team consisting of Key Holders and Sales Associates responsible for key operational areas including:

  • Front of House Guest Experience
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Back of House Operations
  • Technical / Museum Experience
  • Events & Activations

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing, and coaching high-performing retail and guest experience teams
  • Setting clear expectations for service standards, professionalism, and accountability
  • Providing consistent performance feedback and professional development
  • Creating a culture rooted in ownership, teamwork, and brand pride


Premium Guest Experience & Brand Standards

Maintain a strong and visible floor presence, ensuring guests receive an exceptional, hospitality-forward experience aligned with the John Wayne brand.

Responsibilities include:

  • Modeling elevated service standards and guest engagement
  • Ensuring associates confidently tell the story of John Wayne’s legacy and products
  • Managing guest escalations with professionalism and discretion
  • Maintaining an environment that reflects the quality, authenticity, and heritage of the brand

The Manager ensures every guest interaction reflects the values of:

  • Authentic Western heritage
  • Hospitality and respect
  • Product craftsmanship and storytelling


Retail Sales Leadership & Business Performance

Collaborate with the Manager to support  the overall retail business performance of the flagship location.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coaching associates on client engagement and product storytelling
  • Partnering with Home Office teams to drive retail initiatives


Visual Merchandising & Brand Presentation

Ensure the museum store maintains high-end visual merchandising standards that reflect a premium retail environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Executing merchandising direction from the Home Office
  • Ensuring product displays are compelling, organized, and brand-aligned
  • Refreshing displays regularly to highlight new collections and seasonal themes
  • Maintaining retail presentation that supports storytelling and discover


Qualifications

Required Experience

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in luxury retail, premium lifestyle brands, experiential retail, or hospitality
  • Experience managing high-touch guest experiences and client-facing teams
  • Proven track record of driving retail sales performance and team accountability

Preferred Experience

  • Experience managing flagship retail environments
  • Background in heritage brands, lifestyle retail, museums, or tourism-driven retail environments
  • Experience working in high-traffic tourism or destination retail environments


Core Leadership Competencies

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

  • Executive presence and professional polish
  • Strong operational leadership and decision-making
  • High emotional intelligence and team leadership ability
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong merchandising and retail instincts
  • Ability to balance guest experience, brand storytelling, and commercial performance


Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Frequent standing, walking, and active floor management
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary
  • Fast-paced guest-facing retail environment
  • Availability for weekends, holidays, and evening events


Equal Opportunity Statement

John Wayne Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace.