
location_on2130, Riverview Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97403, United States
The Retail Events Lead Associate serves as a vital link between the Events Manager and the Duck Store team, ensuring the seamless execution of remote event activities. This full-time position is designed for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, providing exceptional customer service and leadership to team members across various locations.
As a Lead Associate, you will be the face of the brand at off-site events, guiding staff through daily tasks and customer service techniques. Your day will involve setting up and tearing down event merchandise and infrastructure, executing merchandising plans, and managing inventory records with precision. You will work closely with all Duck Store locations to support sales projections and meet event demand, while also handling register transactions, opening and closing locations, and contributing to team performance evaluations.
This is a full-time hourly position requiring a flexible commitment of 35 to 40 hours per week. The schedule varies weekly based on the event calendar and season, often including evening, late-night, and weekend shifts. Occasional holiday work is required, and the role may involve working at a variety of locations. Success in this role requires the ability to cover added shifts as needed to support event dates.
The position offers a competitive wage of $20 per hour. After required waiting periods, employees become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, vacation, and sick pay; medical, dental, and life insurance; a flexible spending account; a 401k pension plan; an employee assistance program; and a merchandise discount. Employees also receive a UO Associate ID.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Work model: On-site
2130, Riverview Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, 97403, United States
Eugene, Oregon
The Duck Store operates as a non-profit retail entity headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, serving the University of Oregon community. Established in 1920, the organization provides a wide range of products and services tailored to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university. Its primary mission focuses on supporting academic endeavors while leveraging its non-profit structure to offer financial and logistical benefits to the campus population. The company aims to make attending and working at the university more convenient through accessible retail solutions. Operating under the identity of Ducks serving Ducks, The Duck Store has maintained a long-standing presence in the Eugene area, fostering a direct connection between the retail experience and the university's institutional goals. The business model prioritizes the needs of the university community over profit, ensuring that resources contribute directly to the academic environment.
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