Job Details

Off-Site Operations, Events and Inventory Specialist

Position Number: 6925727
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Conference and Events Administration

Off-Site Operations, Events and Inventory Specialist

Posting Number: SP005173P
Division/College: Auxiliary Services
Department: VandalStore
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The VandalStore Off-Site Operations, Events, and Inventory Specialist oversees the operations of the Customer Creation Center and manages the flow of merchandise to off-site locations and pop-up events. This role ensures efficient preparation, handling, and distribution of products while maintaining inventory accuracy and quality control across multiple locations, including Joe on the Go!, the Coeur dAlene Center, MOSS, and future expansion sites and merchandise lines.

The specialist also serves as a key point of contact for students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the public, providing exceptional customer service and supporting the stores financial and operational goals.

Duties will include:

Coordinating logistics and workflows
Monitoring inventory levels
Tracking shipments
Troubleshooting operational challenges in real time
Manages scheduling deliveries and events
Implements process and technology improvements
Ensures compliance with safety standards across all facilities

Required Experience:

One year of retail/customer service experience
Managing, training, and supervising employees
Coordinating and implementing programs/projects
Managing conflicting priorities

Required Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard business hours which may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred:

Following verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures
Communicate effectively and professionally in both verbal and written format
Use computers to communicate with email, enter, retrieve, and edit data
Bachelors degree
Demonstrated customer service orientation with commitment and drive sales through all channels
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Experience with:

Cash handling
Merchandising
Organization and attention to detail
Working with POS/Inventory control systems

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Bend, stoop, lift, carry and/or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to move about and between venues for extended periods of time up to a full day of work

Degree Requirement:
N/A: No degree requirement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $19.00 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding: This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.

To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than February 26th.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50845

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.