Customer Service Associate (Childcare) Part-time

Inter IKEA Systems B.V.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Co-worker discount

Telehealth visits

Dental and vision plans

Medical and Rx plans

Job summary

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. in Minneapolis is seeking a part-time Customer Service Associate for our children's play area, Småland. You will help create a safe, welcoming space for kids and families while supporting cashier and greeter duties as needed.

The role offers 12–20 hours per week with evening and weekend shifts, an hourly pay of $17.50, and a broad benefits menu for regular co-workers including paid time off, parental leave, and health coverage.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for children in the play facility.
• Register children, monitor and entertain in the playroom, maintain cleanliness.
• Participate in planning and executing children's activities in and outside Småland.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and caretakers.
• Adhere to all IKEA play facility safety policies and procedures.
• Provide coverage in cashier and greeter roles as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Childcare experience

Customer service

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Customer Service Associate (Childcare) Part-time

"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. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."

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 TYPE

Permanent - Part-time

HOURS

HL1 (12-20 hrs/wk) Open availability required Monday-Sunday.

SHIFT

Retail Environment, must be able to work nights & weekends.

Hourly Pay

The hourly pay for this role is $17.50

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• 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

The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 9/30/26

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs).

The starting rate/ salary for this position is 17.5 USD