About Us

At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

The Huntington

Founded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.

The Culture

Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.

At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.

• Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.

• Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.

• Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.

• Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.

• Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.

Job Description

About the Role

The Warehouse Coordinator collaborates with the Operations Manager, the receiving/shipping team, and other Store teams to coordinate the movement of products through the warehouse and optimize the storage of inventory and supplies.

S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.

Essential Duties

• Coordinate all activities in the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and shipping of goods and supplies.

  • Track incoming shipments.

  • Set daily receiving and shipping plan.

  • Work with Operations Manager, merchandising team, and buying team to set receiving priorities on a daily and weekly basis.

  • Coordinate with merchandising and receiving teams to optimize storage of merchandise, both short-term and long-term, as well as merchandising props and materials.

• Work with Merchandising Coordinator to maximize use of space in warehouse and other storage facilities.

• Oversee the loading and unloading of shipments, ensuring proper handling and storage to prevent damage or loss.

• Assist receiving and e-commerce teams to process incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Work with mailroom personnel to organize and log shipments efficiently while in the mailroom and to expedite their removal to the warehouse and/or Store for receiving.

• Work with Operations Manager to ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner.

• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures to optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity.

• Ensure the warehouse is clean, safe, and organized, following proper safety and security measures.

• Monitor and maintain equipment and machinery in the warehouse, arranging with Operations Manager for repairs or replacements as needed.

• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• Cover mailroom personnel when required to ensure ongoing receiving operations for The Huntington campus.

Candidate Requirements and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• A team player who is personable, professional, energetic, and positive, and who takes initiative to address issues and find solutions.

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to collaborate well with team members and other stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to spot discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.

• Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to maximize use of available space.

• Ability to work varied hours/days, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a warehouse or similar role.

• Knowledge of warehouse safety protocols, regulations, and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment.

• Proficient in using inventory management software and other relevant computer applications.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and hand trucks.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule – Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

• May be asked to work occasionally on weekends, holidays, and/or varied hours to meet business needs

• Standing for extended periods each day.

• Frequent lifting and moving of boxes and other objects weighing 40 or more lbs.

• Walking between warehouse, mailroom, and Store up to several times each day.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

Receiving room and basement storage environment. Employee will be lifting and carrying boxes and merchandise. Transports merchandise across grounds using hand trucks, pallet jacks, and merchandise carts.

Compensation & Benefits

We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:

• Pay Range: $20.00- $21.00/hr. Commensurate on experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match

• Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays

• Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants

• Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions

• Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
  

The Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.

You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.