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7/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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KHP Gift Shop Manager (Non-Merit)
Salary
$50,000.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | NON-CHAPTER | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Horse Park
Location
4089 Ironworks Pkwy Lexington, KY 40511 USA
Description
Kentucky Horse Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of KHP Gift Shop Manager in the Visitor’s
Center.
Located within minutes of downtown Lexington, the Kentucky Horse Park is a 1,224-acre working horse farm,
equine theme park, and internationally renowned equine competition facility. Founded in 1978, the Park is
owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and attracts over 1 million visitors from around the world
annually. The Park includes a 260-site campground, the Alltech and Rolex arenas, the International Museum of
the Horse, a Smithsonian affiliate, and much more.
The ideal candidate will be a hard worker, have professional office experience, have customer service skills,
and work well with a team or on their own.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Responsible for the overall operation, sales, and administration of the Gift Shop
Responsible for purchasing merchandise for resale, organizing merchandise displays
Maintain and manage inventory, including fixed and satellite and temporary locations
Develop and implement an online gift shop, including posting on website
Responsible for training staff in operation of point-of-sale system and operation of cash drawers
Provide backup support to Visitor Center activities and functions
Ensuring customers are provided with quality service; resolve complaints or issues that arise
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High School graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Two years of experience managing a retail business.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
College or vocational education with a major in sales, marketing, or
a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
NONE
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Nicole Rivera at Nicole.Rivera@ky.gov or 859-259-4219.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $50,000
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