Shop Coordinator & Museum Support

Published 16 of September
  • πŸ“ Alicante (HQ)
  • πŸ“… Part-time | Start Date - Pending confirmation


🌊 About The Ocean Race

For over five decades, The Ocean Race has been the ultimate test of teamwork, endurance, and ocean exploration. Today, it stands as a global leader in sustainability β€” using the power of sport to drive awareness and action for ocean health.

At the heart of our headquarters in Alicante, The Ocean Race Museum offers visitors from around the world an immersive journey into the history of the race, maritime technology, and ocean conservation. Through interactive exhibits, educational programs, and our Museum Shop, we inspire thousands of fans each year to connect with the ocean and our mission.


🎯 Your Mission

As our Shop Coordinator & Museum Support, you will play an essential role managing daily store operations alongside supporting wider key areas across the Museum. Reporting to the Head of The Ocean Race Museum, you will take full ownership of our Museum Shopβ€”from daily sales, cash balance, and software management to inventory control, stock audits, and special commercial campaigns like sales or Black Friday.

Alongside your primary focus on the store, you will act as a key support player for the wider museum. You won't be leading the museum operations, but rather stepping in to assist the team with visitors, guided tours, and events whenever extra hands are needed.


πŸš€ What You’ll Be Doing

  • Shop Management & Sales: Lead daily store opening and closing, customer sales, daily sales registration, and cash balance management using our store software.
  • Stock & Inventory Control: Oversee inventory management, stock control, and generate detailed sales and stock reports.
  • Financial Collaboration: Support the finance department with year-end inventories, cash management, and administrative tasks.
  • Campaigns & Promotions: Prepare and execute special retail campaigns (e.g., sales periods, Black Friday) and assist in promoting the museum across digital and analog platforms to maximize sales and visitor numbers.
  • Museum Support: Assist team members in welcoming visitors, ticket sales, guided tours, and supporting museum activities and events.
  • Event & Operations Support: Provide hands-on assistance to The Ocean Race central event team when needed.


⏰ Schedule

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 - 16:00
  • Friday & Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00
  • Includes 1 Saturday or Sunday off per month.

Note: Shift hours change in January, but total weekly hours remain the same.


πŸ“ˆ Impact of the Role

  • Drive the commercial success and operational efficiency of The Ocean Race Museum Shop.
  • Ensure pristine inventory accuracy and seamless financial reporting for museum retail.
  • Act as a reliable and flexible support pillar for the entire museum team, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for all our visitors.


πŸ’Ό What We Offer

  • Opportunity to be part of a globally recognized sporting brand and purpose-driven organization.
  • Dynamic, welcoming, and international working environment right at the port of Alicante.
  • Direct involvement in museum operations, retail management, and global event support.
  • Collaboration with a passionate team dedicated to ocean health and sustainability.

Minimum requirements

🧩 What We’re Looking For

  • Retail & Inventory Experience: Hands-on background working in store operations, handling physical inventories, and managing stock control.
  • Excel & Office Tools: Solid knowledge about office tools and highly comfortable using Excel to manage data, track inventories, and generate reports.
  • Customer Service Excellence: Exceptional communication skills and a passion for delivering welcoming visitor experiences.
  • Flexible Support Player: You have a proactive, dynamic attitude. You are happy to run the shop but equally willing to step out and support the team when needed.
  • Passionate: An interest in sailing and sustainability will be a strong plus!


βœ… Requirements

  • Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required (knowledge of other languages is considered an asset).
  • Living in Alicante, Spain, or nearby area.
  • Academic background in tourism, education, sports, events, or related fields is highly valued.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office tools.
  • Expected to have reasonable flexibility in your role, responsibilities, and schedule according to business requirements.
  • Alignment with The Ocean Race values: Trust, Excellence & Care.


🌱 Our Commitment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will ensure an accessible recruitment process for all candidates.


πŸ“© How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


🌎 Join us in creating memorable visitor experiences and sharing the passion, history, and sustainability mission of The Ocean Race.