Campus Store Manager

Campus Store Manager

Job Description

The Campus Store Manager is a full-time, non-exempt position that will be the sole curator, operator, and financial steward of our campus store. Please note: This is not a traditional bookstore—we do not sell textbooks. Instead, your responsibility is to design, source, and sell high-quality, trendy apparel and branded merchandise that our students, parents, and alumni actually want to wear. We are seeking a creative individual who also happens to love balancing a budget.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Merchandising, Design & Inventory Management

• Trendspotting & Design: Conceptualize and design modern, stylish apparel and accessories that appeal across all divisions (Lower, Middle, and Upper School).
• Vendor Relations: Source and negotiate with high-quality vendors to ensure competitive pricing, ethical manufacturing, and timely delivery.
• Inventory Control: Track stock levels, conduct regular physical audits, and manage markdown strategies to minimize deadstock.
• E-Commerce: Develop, maintain and update an online spirit wear store, ensuring an easy user experience for parents and out-of-town alumni.

2. Day-to-Day Store Operations

• Retail Management: Open, operate, and close the brick-and-mortar campus store during designated hours.
• Visual Merchandising: Maintain an inviting, clean, and organized storefront with creative window and table displays.
• Customer Service: Provide a welcoming, helpful shopping environment for students, parents, staff, and visitors.
• Pop-Up Shops: Organize and run mobile spirit wear booths at major school events (e.g., Homecoming, Back-to-School Nights, and athletic events).
• Social Media: Manage the school’s campus store social media page keeping the content fresh and posting current information about product availability, new items and current specials.

3. Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

• Daily Reconciliation: Manage point-of-sale (POS) systems, cash drawers, and online payment gateways.
• Financial Recordkeeping: Handle all bookkeeping tasks specifically for the store, including tracking accounts payable/receivable and processing vendor invoices.
• Budgeting & Reporting: Collaborate with the Business Office to prepare monthly and annual financial reports, tracking profit margins, revenue goals, and sales tax compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in retail management, apparel merchandising, or a similar entrepreneurial role.
• Design Savvy: Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator) and a strong eye for current fashion and streetwear trends.
• Financial Acumen: Proven experience with basic bookkeeping and retail math. Familiarity with modern POS systems (like Shopify, Square, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to interact positively with students of all ages, faculty, and enthusiastic parent groups.
• Autonomy: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to run an entire operation independently.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during store hours.
• Ability to lift and move boxes of merchandise (up to 30 lbs).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Statement of Inclusivity:

Fort Worth Country Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. The ideal candidate should possess a thoughtful approach and knowledge of intercultural communication and inclusion of underrepresented groups. Employment decisions at FWCD are based on merit, qualifications, abilities and performance, and are subject to the academic and business requirements of the School. The FWCD Inclusivity Statement confirms: We believe that understanding and respecting differences not only inspires compassion and empathy, but also fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity. We embrace the diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives that comprise and enhance our learning environment. We commit to sustaining and growing an intentionally inclusive community.

Fort Worth Country Day is a co-ed, junior kindergarten through grade 12 college-preparatory day school with approximately 1,100 students and 250 faculty and staff. The School seeks to promote inclusivity and retain a diverse faculty. The 104-acre campus offers excellent facilities for academics, arts and athletics. Faculty and administration nurture a collegial professional environment in which innovation is encouraged. Opportunities for ongoing professional development are exceptional. Fort Worth Country Day is proud of its school community where students, parents, faculty, staff and administration join together to develop an effective and enjoyable place to teach and learn.

About Fort Worth Country Day and the City of Fort Worth:

Fort Worth ranks as one of the top 12 largest cities in the United States and is known for its vibrant arts, music and cultural life. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region is home to over 6.5 million people. More information about the School is available at www.fwcd.org.