Temporary Store Leader

Little Words Project
Anaheim, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Retail professionals with leadership experience and a passion for creative branding will find this temporary role at a high-profile pop-up event in Anaheim, CA, aligns with their background and mission-driven values.

Best fit for

  • Retail leaders with experience in fast-paced environments and team motivation
    — “Experience coaching, developing, and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment.”
  • Candidates with a background in hospitality or entertainment and a focus on guest engagement
    — “Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, tourism, or hospitality is a plus.”
  • Individuals who thrive in temporary, event-based roles with a strong brand mission focus
    — “Lead an exciting Pop-Up at Disney California Adventure.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires availability during peak times including nights, weekends, and holidays.
    — “Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods as required.”
  • Candidates must be able to receive and transport inventory to the Pop-Up location.
    — “Ability to receive packages and product at home and transport them to the Pop-Up location as needed.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in creating engaging in-store experiences and brand storytelling.
    — “Share our brand story, make personalized recommendations, and help guests find meaningful pieces.”
  • Emphasize leadership in retail environments with measurable sales results.
    — “Own store sales goals and KPIs, monitor performance, and motivate the team to achieve results.”
  • Showcase inventory management and merchandising skills in your resume and interview.
    — “Monitor stock levels, coordinate replenishment, organize supplies, and communicate product needs.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • overseeing daily operations
  • driving sales
  • motivating the team
Typical background
previous retail leadership experiencestrong sales mindset

Skills & requirements

Required

Retail LeadershipCoachingSalesCommunicationProblem-solvingInventory Management

Preferred

Disney Parks ExperienceHigh-volume Retail

Stack & domain

Retail LeadershipSalesGuest EngagementTeam AccountabilityInventory ManagementMerchandisingPOS SystemsDaily Retail OperationsPackage HandlingProduct TransportationStore OperationsTeam CoordinationOperational Needs AddressingLeadershipMotivationCommunicationProblem-solvingAdaptabilityTeamworkAccountabilityCustomer ServicePositive AttitudeRetail

About the role

Original posting from Little Words Project via Greenhouse

✨ STORE LEADER — DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE POP-UP ✨

Make magic. Spread kindness. Create moments that matter. 💖

Little Words Project is bringing our Pop-Up experience to Disney California Adventure in Anaheim starting in November, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on Store Leader to lead the team and create memorable guest experiences.

You’ll oversee daily operations, coach and motivate the team, drive sales, and bring our mission of kindness, connection, and self-love to life—one bracelet at a time.

💫 What You’ll Do

Oversee daily operations, ensuring the Pop-Up is organized, well-stocked, and ready to welcome guests.

Coach, motivate, and support team members while setting clear expectations and promoting accountability.

Share our brand story, make personalized recommendations, and help guests find meaningful pieces.

Own store sales goals and KPIs, monitor performance, and motivate the team to achieve results.

Oversee opening and closing, POS transactions, cash handling, and adherence to operating procedures.

Monitor stock levels, coordinate replenishment, organize supplies, and communicate product needs.

Receive packages containing product and supplies at home, securely store them as needed, and transport them to the Pop-Up location.

Keep displays organized, engaging, and aligned with Little Words Project brand standards.

Help coordinate coverage, communicate priorities, and address operational needs.

Work with Little Words Project contacts and follow applicable location procedures and requirements.

Take on other duties as needed to support the team and business.

💖 What You Bring to the Adventure

Disney Parks experience in a Leader or Coordinator is preferred but not required. 🏰

Previous retail leadership experience, such as Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, or Team Lead.

Experience coaching, developing, and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment.

A strong sales mindset and the ability to drive performance through guest engagement and team accountability.

Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in high-volume retail, entertainment, tourism, or hospitality is a plus.

Familiarity with inventory management, merchandising, POS systems, and daily retail operations.

Ability to receive packages and product at home and transport them to the Pop-Up location as needed.

Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods as required.

A positive, adaptable approach and a passion for creativity, self-expression, and the Little Words Project mission.

🎉 Why You’ll Love It

💖 Be part of a brand built around kindness and connection.

✨ Lead an exciting Pop-Up at Disney California Adventure.

💰 Earn competitive pay starting at $30hr plus commission opportunities.

🌎 Connect with guests from all over the world.

📍 Disney California Adventure | Anaheim, CA.

Ready to make magic, lead the team and spread a little kindness? 

We’d love to meet you! 💕

Source: Little Words Project careers (Greenhouse)

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