WHO WE ARE

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

ABOUT THIS TEAM

The Community Foundations Lead (CFL), in partnership with their Regional Manager and Store Managers, create city-wide, local community strategies. The CFL is accountable to the Manager Community Foundations Lead Program, co-creating and executing with the North America Community Foundations team. The CFL assists stores city-wide with relationship management of Store Ambassadors (current and future), coaches stores on foundational excellence in Community Engagement budget, Product Seeding budget and Community Hours and executes local activations. The CFL demonstrates awareness and consideration for diversity and inclusion (who is not in the room and who is at risk of exclusion) and is ultimately responsible for keeping community relationships and strategy a priority.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Coach stores on vision and execution around all phases of Community Foundational Excellence including full and intentional spend of community budgets (Product Seeding, Community Engagement & Activations) and allocated community hours

• Execute events locally for relevant campaigns/strategic initiatives on the Brand and Marketing Calendar including budget management and recapping results and impact

• Immerse yourself in the community to stay current on trends and establish key relationships in wellbeing and local culture to foster productive brand partnerships

• Partner with Regional Manager and Store Managers to support all phases of the Ambassador Journey including selection, onboarding, engagement and offboarding to ensure regional Ambassador roster is inclusive and reflects the diversity the market

• Maintain close relationship with store teams through regular store visits, attendance at team meetings and joining Ambassador connects and classes

• Advise and partner with Regional Manager and stores when submitting to Community Initiatives Fund and Store Local Events

• Enroll store teams in: Centre for Social Impact, Brand campaigns and Cultural Awareness Days

• Collaborate with key cross-functional partners including NA Community Foundations, Key Cities and NA Events. Additional partners include NA Community Program Lead for New Stores and Optimizations, NA Talent Acquisition and NA Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action (IDEA)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of the city where the role is located

• 3 years of experience in building connections/relationships on behalf of a brand

• Proven success creating and executing community plans/tactics

• Experience leading projects or programs

• Effective communication skills (written & verbal)

• Able to work well independently and collaboratively

• Able to manage multiple tasks and projects with high organization and attention to detail

• Demonstrated or passionate commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity principles

• Bachelor's degree preferred

MUST HAVES

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.

• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.

• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.

• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

For California Applicants: lululemon's compensation offerings are rooted in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position in California is from $75,100 - $98,600 ANNUALLY; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our competitive Total Rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus offering, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. In addition to our competitive Total Rewards offering, we also have personal and professional development offerings. Our offerings recognize our teams for their performance and support whole person development, including support for employees on how to grow their career:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

• Paid time off

• Savings and retirement plan matching

• Generous employee discount

• Fitness & yoga classes

• Parenthood top-up

• Extensive catalog of development course offerings

• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: Availability of the incentive programs, benefits, and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well.

We owe our success to our innovative product, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.