Game Store Associate (Part Time)

Game Haven; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Game Haven in Waunakee is seeking a friendly, dependable part-time Game Store Associate to join our team. You will help customers find games, operate the register, stock shelves, and contribute to a welcoming store atmosphere.

No prior retail or gaming experience is required, and we offer training. Students are welcome and we can work around school schedules. Availability for select evenings and weekends is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and ability to help guests of all ages.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor in a retail setting.
• Dependability and responsibility in completing tasks.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Availability for select evening and weekend shifts, and minimum age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to guests of all ages and experience levels
• Help customers find and learn about board games, trading card games, role-playing games, miniatures, puzzles, toys, and other products
• Operate the point-of-sale system and accurately process customer purchases
• Stock, organize, and merchandise products throughout the store
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming retail environment
• Assist with store events, organized play, and community activities as needed
• Complete opening, closing, and general store responsibilities as assigned
• Learn about new products and hobbies in order to make helpful recommendations
• Work independently and responsibly during assigned shifts

Skills

Customer service

Friendly

Dependable

Team player

Willing to learn

Job description

Game Haven is seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-focused Part-Time Game Store Associate to join our team in Waunakee.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has an interest in games and hobbies, and wants to be part of a welcoming local business. Previous retail or gaming experience is helpful, but it is not required. We are happy to train the right person.

Students are encouraged to apply, and we can work around school schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to guests of all ages and experience levels
• Help customers find and learn about board games, trading card games, role-playing games, miniatures, puzzles, toys, and other products
• Operate the point-of-sale system and accurately process customer purchases
• Stock, organize, and merchandise products throughout the store
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming retail environment
• Assist with store events, organized play, and community activities as needed
• Complete opening, closing, and general store responsibilities as assigned
• Learn about new products and hobbies in order to make helpful recommendations
• Work independently and responsibly during assigned shifts

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, approachable, and comfortable interacting with customers
• Dependable and responsible
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to take initiative and complete tasks independently
• Availability for select evening and weekend shifts
• Applicants must be at least 16 years old

Helpful, But Not Required

Experience or interest in any of the following is a plus:

• Board games
• Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, or other trading card games
• Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop RPGs
• Warhammer or other miniature games
• Retail or customer service
• Organized gaming events

You do not need to be an expert in everything Game Haven carries. Enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn are more important than extensive gaming knowledge.

About Game Haven

Game Haven is a locally owned game store serving Waunakee and the surrounding community. We offer board games, trading card games, role-playing games, miniatures, puzzles, toys, and more.

Our goal is to create a welcoming place where people of all ages and experience levels can discover new games, enjoy their favorite hobbies, and connect with others in the community.