About this Retail Warehouse Associate role at Lucasmuseum
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager, Retail Warehouse, the Retail Warehouse Associate plays a vital behind-the-scenes role within the Revenue & Engagement department, supporting the Museum’s retail experience. As a steward of merchandise, this position ensures items are received, handled, and delivered with care and precision while maintaining a seamless flow of inventory from the warehouse to the museum store.
This role may serve as a trusted driver, responsible for the safe and timely transport of goods between locations, upholding high standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical Rigor: Simplifies complex problems by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, gathering information, incorporating multiple perspectives, understanding causes, and identifying best-possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Adopts an audience-centric approach, understanding the needs of the audience and incorporating them, as appropriate, into the decision.
Courageous Communication: Intentionally works well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual, team, department, or organizational goals. Values diverse input and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.
Collaborative Excellence: Displays courage when handling difficult conversations and genuinely and intentionally communicates. Relays key messages effectively, targeted to specific audiences. Identifies others' communication styles and perspectives, adjusting language and approach accordingly. Employs active listening to understand, rather than reply. Asks for, integrates, and values feedback from team, peers, and leaders.
Adaptive Resilience: Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.
Inclusive Interaction: Actively contributes to an environment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, valued for their differences and empowered to participate and contribute freely.
Building Trust & Relationship Management
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Accountable Ownership and clearly shares information and the "why" behind decisions.
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Asks for and values the opinions of others. Displays empathy when listening.
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Acknowledges when trust has been broken and focuses on rebuilding.
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Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies. Identifies interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts effectively.
Accountable Ownership
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Takes ownership of outcomes, positive or negative, without blaming others within the team or cross-functionally.
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Recognizes when they are not approaching a situation with accountability but instead with a blame mindset.
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Takes accountability for assigned tasks and executes on deliverables in a timely manner.
Strategic Alignment & Execution
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Contributes to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's goals, core functions, needs, and values.
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Seeks out and incorporates multiple perspectives, experiences, and industry trends to develop a holistic perspective. Operationalizes ideas within the business model.
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Displays critical thinking when faced with a challenge by asking probing questions and looking for connections.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift.
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Ability to move throughout multiple Museum locations, including galleries, theaters, outdoor spaces, and other public areas.
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Ability to maintain an active and visible presence while providing exceptional guest service.
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Ability to work in a high-volume, public-facing environment with large groups of guests, including school groups, tours, special events, and peak attendance periods, while maintaining professionalism, situational awareness, and composure.
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Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs as needed.
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Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds, including wheelchairs, stanchions, signage, guest service equipment, and other operational materials.
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and colleagues in person, by telephone, and over two-way radio.
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Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
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Ability to maintain awareness of guest activity and surrounding conditions while monitoring galleries, queues, and public spaces.
QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or GED equivalent required
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Valid Driver License
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1-2 years of experience in warehouse, retail, logistics, or a related operational environment
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Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment
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Forklift certification (or ability to obtain) preferred
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Familiarity with inventory systems, handheld scanners, and stock management practices
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Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy in receiving, stocking, and fulfillment tasks
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Reliable, team-oriented, and able to communicate effectively across warehouse and retail operations
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Knowledge of health and safety standards and maintaining OSHA-compliant operations in California
