Salesperson - Full-Time Retail

About the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Opening in September 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to illustrated storytelling. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum’s collection features works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Kadir Nelson, Jessie Willcox Smith, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Judith F. Baca, Frida Kahlo, and Maxfield Parrish; as well as comic art legends such as Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Alison Bechdel, Chris Ware, and R. Crumb; and photographers Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier‑Bresson, and Dorothea Lange. The Museum also houses the Lucas Archives, containing models, props, concept art, and costumes from Lucas’s filmmaking career.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Retail Manager, the Retail Associate serves as a key ambassador of the museum brand, delivering an elevated guest‑centered experience within a thoughtfully curated retail environment. This role combines exceptional customer service with strong sales support, engaging visitors through meaningful storytelling, guiding purchases with intention, and ensuring every interaction reflects the artistry and mission of the museum.

With a strong command of POS operations, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving, the Retail Associate ensures seamless transactions, visually engaging merchandising standards, and a boutique experience that extends the museum journey beyond its walls.

The Retail Associate is available as both a full‑time and part‑time opportunity.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact providing a welcoming, attentive, and personalized retail experience that anticipates guest needs and supports exceptional service.

Engage guests with product knowledge, connecting merchandise to exhibitions, artists, and cultural narratives.

Operate POS systems with accuracy and discretion, ensuring a smooth, polished transaction experience.

Uphold high merchandising standards, ensuring displays are aesthetically balanced and aligned with museum standards and brand.

Support pricing, packaging, and inventory accuracy with strong attention to detail, thoughtful presentation, and care.

Respond to guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism, confidence, and thoughtful solutions.

Collaborate with team members to achieve sales goals while preserving a cohesive, elevated, guest‑centered environment.

Support opening and closing procedures, maintaining a polished, inviting, and retail space aligned with the museum’s visual standards.

Qualifications

Customer‑facing and/or sales experience in premium retail, hospitality, cultural, or service‑oriented high‑touch environments preferred; open to all experience levels and candidates with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience within an arts and cultural organization or high‑volume setting with elevated guest service standards desired.

Demonstrated ability to drive sales through thoughtful product recommendations, relationship building, and conversion techniques.

Understanding of retail operations, including inventory management, quality assurance, and RFID inventory systems.

Proficiency in POS systems; experience with Shopify or Square is a plus.

Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain visually compelling, gallery‑inspired merchandising displays.

Exceptional communication skills with a polished and professional presence.

Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and special museum programs, exhibitions, and events.

Core Competencies

Analytical Rigor: Simplifies complex problems by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, incorporate multiple perspectives, understand causes, and identify best‑possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Adopts an audience‑centric approach, understanding the needs of the audience and incorporating them as appropriate into the decision.

Courageous Communication: Intentionally works well with others both on the team and cross‑functionally to achieve individual, team, department, or organizational goals. Values diverse input and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.

Collaborative Excellence: Displays courage when handling difficult conversations and genuinely and intentionally communicates. Relays key messages effectively, targeted to specific audiences. Identifies others’ communication styles and perspectives, adjusting language and approach accordingly. Employs active listening to understand rather than reply. Asks for, integrates, and values feedback from team, peers, and leaders.

Adaptive Resilience: Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.

Inclusive Interaction: Actively contributes to an environment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, are valued for their differences, and are empowered to participate and contribute freely.

$22 - $24 an hour

Equal Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI)
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The Lucas Museum fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the best qualified people from a diverse candidate pool. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

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