Community Specialist Church Street Marketplace Burlington, VT

Position: Community Specialist (Full Time) | Church Street Marketplace Burlington, VT
This job is with lululemon, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Description & Requirements
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.

Job Summary
The Community Specialist is responsible for executing the store's community strategy, which includes engaging with the community through relationship building, events, and other activities including supporting lululemon product seeding and attending local studios. They develop and sustain local key relationships with lululemon Ambassadors and other relevant and influential community partners providing synergistic value. The Community Specialist also delivers a world-class guest (i.e., customer) experience when working on the floor in the store, bringing their community perspective into the guest connection.
Core Responsibilities of the Job
Collaborate with store leadership to bring Community strategy, through the pillars of community foundations, and guest experience to life.
Establish and manage local key relationships (e.g., Ambassadors, Sweat Collective, studio owners, lululemon Studio partner studios) to increase new guest acquisition and guest retention.
Engage with the local community to identify future Ambassador or partner opportunities and to increase the store's standing as a community hub.
Connect with guests on the floor to assess their unique needs, provide technical product education, and incorporate omnichannel programs into a seamless end-to-end guest experience.
Attend, support, and/or host local and regional Community events.
Execute the product seeding strategy through community partners and Ambassadors.
Review community relevant business data and metrics to identify and share insights and recommendations with store leadership regarding Community events, projects, or initiatives.
Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive, productive, and fun experience for all team members.

Job Requirements
Eligibility
Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located
Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation methods
Schedule/Availability
The work schedule can vary based on store needs
Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
In addition, during peak time frames, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights for some employees
Experience         1 year of cumulative experience in customer service or engagement, grassroots marketing, brand engagement or community building
Job Assets (i.e., nice to have; not required)

Education:

High school diploma/GED/equivalent, or above
Experience (not necessarily the focus of a role): building or maintaining relationships with clients, groups, or partners; motivating team members to accomplish goals or activities
What We Look For
Inclusion & Diversity:  Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences
Integrity:  Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
Connection and Partnership:  Is able to build professional relationships with team members and guests; develops partnerships within and across the company and community
Planning and Organizing:  Plans and organizes work in a clear and efficient manner to ensure completion in alignment with priorities
Collaboration and Teamwork:  Works productively with and supports others to…