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.
Founded in 1919, The Huntington 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.
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.
About the Role
Huntington Store Warehouse Clerks are essential logistics team members who are responsible for managing inventory, processing shipments, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods within Huntington Store warehouse environments located on The Huntington campus. The role requires a blend of physical stamina and sharp attention to detail to minimize errors in a fast-paced setting.
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
Shipping and Receiving: Load, unload, and maneuver dollies & pallet jacks, inspect incoming goods for damage, and verify contents against purchase orders, invoices, or packing slips.
Verification: Compare packing lists and invoices against original purchase orders to ensure the correct quantities and products have arrived.
Documentation and Discrepancy Resolution: Communicate shipment conditions details, manage paperwork such as bills of lading, invoices, and shipping reports, using email, inventory management software, and verbal communication. Notify Operations team immediately when orders are incorrect, missing items, or damaged.
Inventory Management: Perform cycle counts to verify physical stock against digital records, label items with tags, notify Operations team when quantity discrepancies are found. Participates in annual physical inventory.
Storage & Distribution: Move products and supplies to carts, storage locations, and other merchandising locations as necessary.
Order Fulfillment: Pick items based on customer orders, packing them securely, and preparing them for shipment with appropriate labels and documentation.
Safety and Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized workspace to comply with safety regulations and operating equipment such as dollies and pallet jacks.
Other Duties: May perform other related duties as assigned.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Education: high school diploma or GED.
Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills for data entry; familiarity with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook and Excel, and preferably Teams)
Attention to Detail: Critical for accurately recording inventory numbers and identifying discrepancies in shipments.
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills are needed to coordinate with team members, and supervisors.
Preferred:
Stock receiving and warehousing in a retail environment preferred.
Working Conditions
Works primarily in the Store's basement warehouse, but also works occasionally in the store, mailroom, and other locations on campus. Works with equipment such as pallet jacks, dollies, hand trucks, and carts. Shifts often include overtime during peak seasons.
Will be lifting and carrying boxes and merchandise. Transports merchandise across grounds using hand trucks and book carts and, if authorized, motorized vehicles.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk extensively, and lift moderately heavy objects— up to 50 pounds individually and heavier with the assistance of additional team members
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Rate: $18.50/hr.
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.