Part-Time Educator | Summit Birmingham

lululemon; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development courses and mentorship

Job summary

lululemon is seeking an Educator to be the foundation of our guest experience in-store. Educators are experts at delivering world-class service, sharing product education, and connecting with our community and culture.

You will engage with guests, assess needs, demonstrate product benefits, and support seamless omnichannel interactions while upholding our standards and boutique environment.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have proof of Right to Work and local requirements (EMEA only)
• Must be able to travel to assigned store with own transportation
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Willing to work in an environment with bright lights and loud music
• Willing to move through a store for most of a shift to help guests and accomplish work
• Willing to handle boxes up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Interact with guests to ensure a great guest experience in a manner that values guests’ time.
• Assess guests’ needs to provide customized purchase and return solutions and support.
• Provide technical product education by articulating the value and benefit of the product.
• Facilitate end-to-end guest experience with accurate transactions and omnichannel programs like buy online/pickup in store and ship from store.
• Move dynamically on the floor to engage with guests and attend to store needs.
• Receive guest feedback and partner with store leadership to make it right for guests.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment.
• Establish productive relationships with all team members.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal guest experience and support store operations.
• Perform product presentation tasks and restock as needed.
• Use in-store technology to support operations and guest experiences.
• Maintain a clean store environment and follow safety policies.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Skills

Inclusion & Diversity

Integrity/Honesty

Guest Experience

Personal Responsibility

Self-Awareness

Collaboration & Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Who We Are:

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

Requirements

Description & Requirements

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

Job Summary

The Educator role is the foundation of our success as an organization. Educators are experts in creating world-class customer service, or guest experience, in our retail stores. They are responsible for engaging and connecting with our guests, sharing top-quality product education, and speaking authentically about our community and culture.

Key Responsibilities Of The Job

Guest (i.e., Customer) Experience

• Interact with guests to ensure a great guest experience in a manner that values guests’ time.
• Assess guests’ needs to provide customized, effective purchase and return solutions and support.
• Provide technical product education by articulating the value and benefit of the product.
• Facilitate a seamless end-to-end guest experience by conducting accurate and timely guest transactions and executing market-relevant omnichannel programs (e.g., buy online/pickup in store, phone sales, and ship from store options) according to company standards.
• Move dynamically on the floor to continuously engage with guests and attend to guest or store needs.
• Receive guest feedback and partner with store leadership to take appropriate action and "make it right" for guests.

Working With Others

• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive and engaging experience for all team members and guests.
• Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure optimal guest experience and support store operations.

Operations

• Perform product presentation tasks (e.g., put items back in place, restock or add depleted items to the floor from inventory, destock or relocate items) according to company standards.
• Use in-store technology to support store operations and provide positive guest experiences.
• Perform cleaning tasks as needed throughout the shift to maintain the luxury environment of the store.
• Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations.

Key Skills & Core Values You Bring

• Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Guest Experience: Enjoys working and connecting with, understanding, and helping guests
• Personal Responsibility: Accepts responsibility/accountability for actions; is dependable
• Self-Awareness: Is aware of how words or actions may be perceived by or affect others
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with others to achieve goals; seeks diverse perspectives
• Enthusiasm: Is enthusiastic about one’s own work; looks for ways to make work fun and engaging

Job Requirements

Eligibility

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have proof of the Right to Work and evidence relating to associated local legislative requirements (EMEA only)
• Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with own transportation methods

Availability

• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Other Willingness Requirements

• Willing to work in an environment with bright lights and loud music
• Willing to move through a store for most of a shift to help guests and accomplish work
• Willing to move boxes weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• Willing to work as part of a team and also complete some work independently

Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required)

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

In keeping with our mission, please connect with us at [e-mail] if you have questions about how your unique abilities may translate to the requirements for this role, with or without a reasonable accommodation. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your question or request.

Compensation & Benefits Package

Base Pay Range

$18.00 - $20.71/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location

Target Bonus

$2.00/hour

Total Target Base Pay Range

$20.00 - $22.71/hour

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our offerings, employees in this position are eligible for our competitive bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.