Posted: Sep 26, 2025
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Museum and Store Manager

Sock Monkey Museum - Long Grove, IL
Full-time
Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Application Deadline: N/A
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Benefits:
  • Fun work environment
  • Employee discounts
  • Free uniforms

About Us
Sock Monkey Museum is a small, family friendly Museum holding the Guinness World Record title for the largest handmade Sock Monkey Collection in the world! We share the history of the Sock Monkey doll and its ties to Illinois and American History.

We have a unique Gift Shop, and a Workshop, where guests can make their own Sock Monkeys.

Benefits/Perks
  • Competitive wages
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Fun and Energetic Environment
  • Employee Discount

Job Summary
We are seeking a professional and responsible Manager to join our team. As a Manager, you will be responsible for greeting visitors as they come in, giving tours in our Museum when needed, and ensuring all visitors have a fun and positive experience. You may work behind the register ringing up sales when needed, assisting guests with questions and purchases, responsible for ordering stock, overseeing inventory, scheduling employee shifts. You will be managing the online shop on our website, fulfilling orders. You may assist with parties, tour groups, interacting with customers and helping them with our stuffable animals during their visits.

There would be flex hours with varying schedule - some weekdays, some weekends. 4-5 days a week

The ideal candidate is energetic, outgoing, friendly, can multi-task, and has fantastic people skills and a passion for making people happy. The museum is located upstairs. If you want to work in a fun and supportive environment, reach out today!


Responsibilities
  • Comply with all operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation and management of the Museum/Store
  • Stock shelves as needed and assist with keeping track of and ordering inventory
  • Greet customers warmly and develop rapport to encourage repeat business
  • Foster a positive work environment

Qualifications
  • College degree preferred
  • Previous retail management experience is a plus
  • Competent computer skills
  • Excellent team building and leadership skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills