Seasonal Operations Associate (Part-Time) - Walt Whitman

ALO
Huntington Station, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level retail operations professionals who thrive in a dynamic, customer-centric environment and are comfortable with physical labor and peak business demands.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with retail or customer service experience who value brand alignment and operational efficiency
    — “supports store goals during peak and high-volume business periods”
  • People who can manage inventory, collaborate across teams, and maintain visual merchandising standards
    — “Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy & reducing shrink”

Things to consider

  • Must be available to work during the company’s Blackout period, which is a key seasonal demand window
    — “work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving”
  • The role involves significant physical exertion, including lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing ladders
    — “Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory systems and customer service in your resume and interview answers
    — “Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus on maximizing inventory accuracy”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and take initiative in maintaining store standards
    — “takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently”
  • Showcase your collaboration skills with managers and cross-functional teams in your application materials
    — “partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • maximizing inventory accuracy
  • driving operational excellence
Typical background
retail operationscustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementCustomer ServiceOperational Excellence

Preferred

Visual MerchandisingBudget Management

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceTeamwork

About the role

Original posting from ALO via Greenhouse

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OBJECTIVE

The Seasonal Operations Associate supports store goals during peak and high-volume business periods by delivering exceptional guest experiences and bringing the ALO Brand Mission to life. Through authentic connection, product expertise, and personalized service, this role drives operational excellence, builds customer loyalty, and contributes to a high-performing team environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute inventory management processes effectively with a focus om maximizing inventory accuracy & reducing shrink

Investigate and root cause inventory accuracy issues, partnering with the General/Store Manager to escalate process or system gaps

Support execution of key operational functions including shipment, receiving and processing, reverse transfers, sales floor recovery, intra-day sales floor replenishment, floor set updates, and supply management

Maintain and champion strong visual standards for the sales floor

Work closely with reporting, budgets, expenses, inventory control, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities to ensure maintained and maximized

Support a safe work environment and efficient operation through strong stockroom standards and processes

Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team and guests

Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects and initiates, in partnership with the Operations & Visual Management team.  

Assists in processing shipment and ensuring product flow; including but not limited to visual merchandising placement and daily replenishment excellence

Demonstrate strong business acumen by leveraging metrics to support business-driving strategies

Resolve client needs quickly & effectively ensuring customer satisfaction

Identify product concerns and communicate inventory needs to support the business goals

Duties require constant movement in and around the store, including the sales floor and back of house. When not actively assisting guests, this position takes initiative to perform other tasks, as needed, to keep store clean, safe, inviting and operating efficiently. 

ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS 

1+ years prior work experience in a client-centric, sales & operational environment

Requires constant movement in and around all areas of store

Ability to lift, push, carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds

Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist, and safely climb up/down a ladder

Ability to stand and move for an entire shift

Passion for customer service and delivering exceptional experiences

Self-motivated with a desire to achieve results and excel individually, and as a team

Aligns with and embodies ALO’s Guiding Principles  

SEASONAL SCHEDULE 

Part-Time non-exempt associates are expected to work up to 20 hours per week, based on the needs of the business, for a shift minimum of 4 hours. All employees without exception are expected to be able to work during the company’s Blackout period, from the week of American Thanksgiving (including Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend) through the end of the holiday season (January 22nd). 

JUST SOME OF THE PERKS 

Generous ALO employee discount 

Monthly Store Incentives

Clothing Allowance

Free membership to ALO Wellness Club, with access to hundreds of streaming fitness and yoga classes with top instructors

The Company’s Associate base pay is $17.00/ hour in Huntington Station, NY. Please also note, Associates are eligible to participate in the Company’s Monthly Store Incentive bonus program, which may result in bringing the total compensation to a higher range. Further, the range listed is just one component of the Company’s total rewards package for retail employees. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ALO does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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Source: ALO careers (Greenhouse)

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