Customer Service Associate (Childcare) - (12-20 hours per week)

IKEA; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)

Education assistance and learning programs

Pet insurance program

Job summary

IKEA in Frisco, Texas, is hiring a Children’s Activity Area Associate to create a safe and enjoyable environment for children in Småland while their parents shop. This is a part-time, permanent position requiring 12-20 hours per week, often on evenings or weekends.

The ideal candidate will build meaningful relationships with children and their caretakers, maintain a clean play area, and engage in activities. Benefits include generous time off, tuition discounts, and a fun, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or childcare preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification training provided.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
• Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Participate in the planning and execution of children’s activities both in and outside of Småland.

Skills

Experience in retail or childcare

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

WHY WE WILL LOVE YOU

You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you. A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Småland, a place for kids to have fun while our customers shop on their own.
• As a Children’s Activity Area Associate, you will:
• Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
• Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
• Participate in the planning and execution of children’s activities both in and outside of Småland.
• Build meaningful and empathetic relationships with children and their caretakers.
• Strictly adhere to all IKEA play facility and safety & security policy and procedures.
• Support in other areas of the customer experience function as needed, such as cashier and greeter role to provide additional coverage when needed.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM

At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!

Job Details

• Job type: Permanent, Part-time
• Hours: 12-20 hours per week; must be available evenings and weekends.
• Pay: $ 17.50/hr

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or childcare preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification training provided.

Physical Demands

Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25 pounds)