Job description

Hugs & Mugs Part-Time Store Associate
Founded in 2003, GiGi's Playhouse Inc.’s mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and send a global message of acceptance for all. We profoundly change lives through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community. All programs are free and are therapeutic or educational in nature. Each one of our programs is designed to work on specific skill development, including speech and language, literacy, socialization, and fine and gross motor skills. GiGi’s Playhouse currently has over 55 locations across North America and Mexico and is growing by several locations annually. The flagship Playhouse location in Hoffman Estates also includes a career training program in a live café and an office environment.

Job Description:
The Store Associate is a friendly and energetic individual who provides excellent customer service in face-to-face customer sales and on-line order fulfillment. The Store Associate stays up to date with product offerings and features, promotes sales and upselling, and helps maintain a high standard to our store’s visual appearance. One of our most unique aspects of Hugs + Mugs is that it offers adults with Down syndrome an internship for our career development program, GiGi Professional, to gain functional transferable work skills and experience before transitioning to community-based employment. This role works closely with the interns to develop career skills and to help operate the store.

Essential Job Functions:

• Customer Service and Store Sales
• Order Fulfillment
• Store Presence
• Marketing and Advertising
• Share daily responsibilities at the Hoffman Estates Playhouse

Reports To: Hugs & Mugs Store Manager

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

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