Atlanta, Georgia, United States · On-site
Description Established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”) is the official, living memorial dedicated to advancing the legacy of Dr. Ma…
Skills: P&L Management, Retail Operations, E-commerce Management, Merchandising, Inventory Management
Atlanta, Georgia, United States • On-site
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The Director is responsible for the full P&L and operational management of both the on-site bookstore and the digital storefront. This includes curating mission-aligned products, driving earned revenue growth, and leading retail staff to provide a best-in-class visitor experience.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least five years of progressive retail management experience with P&L responsibility. Proficiency in e-commerce platforms and a proven track record of growing revenue across brick-and-mortar and online channels are required.
Description
Established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”) is the official, living memorial dedicated to advancing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and global destination welcoming nearly a million visitors annually, The King Center pursues its mission to empower people to create a just, humane, equitable, and peaceful world by applying Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and methodology. Through research, education, training, advocacy, and activism, the organization works to realize Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community - a world where injustice ceases and love prevails.
The Bookstore & Resource Center is a cornerstone of the visitor experience and a vital engine of earned revenue. It is where the Center’s scholarship, products, and message reach the public - in person and online - extending Dr. King’s teachings far beyond the Center’s physical campus.
The King Center seeks a results-driven, mission-aligned retail leader to serve as Director of Bookstore & Resource Center. This is a best-in-class retail and e-commerce leadership role responsible for transforming the on-site bookstore and gift shop and its digital storefront into a destination that rivals leading commercial booksellers in product curation, customer experience, and operational excellence - while remaining unmistakably grounded in The King Center’s mission and the dignity of Dr. King’s legacy.
The Director owns the full retail profit-and-loss responsibility across in-store and online channels: merchandising, inventory, e-commerce, staffing, customer experience, and earned-revenue growth. The successful candidate will set a competitive standard for assortment, presentation, fulfillment, and service comparable to major national retailers, applied with the cultural sensitivity and educational purpose unique to The King Center.
Requirements
The King Center is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable law. The following describes the general physical demands and environment representative of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The King Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We prepare global citizens to create a more just, humane and peaceful world using Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is a 501c3 organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change “The King Center” is the official living memorial and programmatic nonprofit organization committed to educating the world on the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center serves to inspire new generations to carry forward his unfinished work, strengthen causes and empower change-makers who are continuing his efforts today. The King Center’s premiere educational initiative, Nonviolence365, is based on Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and engages participants from various sectors of society, including emerging and next generation leaders, in modules and exercises that enhance communication, leadership, interpersonal and conflict reconciliation skills.
Offices: 449 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, US
We prepare global citizens to create a more just, humane and peaceful world using Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is a 501c3 organization established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change “The King Center” is the official living memorial and programmatic nonprofit organization committed to educating the world on the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The King Center serves to inspire new generations to carry forward his unfinished work, strengthen causes and empower change-makers who are continuing his efforts today. The King Center’s premiere educational initiative, Nonviolence365, is based on Dr. King’s nonviolent philosophy and engages participants from various sectors of society, including emerging and next generation leaders, in modules and exercises that enhance communication, leadership, interpersonal and conflict reconciliation skills.
Offices: 449 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, US
