Holiday Candle Studio Associate (Temporary)

New Moms; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Bright Endeavors products

Paid sick leave accrual (after day 30)

Job summary

New Moms is seeking a part-time production assistant for Bright Endeavors in Chicago. You will pour, finish, label, and package candles, incense, reed diffusers, and gift items, helping to ship orders during peak times.

The role rotates through production, finishing, and fulfillment, offering hands-on, detail-driven work in a lively studio that supports New Moms' job-training programs for young families in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Experience with crafts or hands-on projects is a plus.
• Ability to follow clear processes and notice small details.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods in a busy studio.

Responsibilities

• Pour, finish, and label candles, incense, reed diffusers, and gift items.
• Clean and prep vessels and studio equipment.
• Pack and ship customer orders during busy season.
• Keep the production floor and fulfillment bay organized.
• Assist Operations Coordinators with daily studio tasks.

Skills

Crafts

Hands-on work

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Love making things with your hands? Join the Bright Endeavors candle studio in East Garfield Park this holiday season. You'll help bring our handcrafted soy candles, incense, reed diffusers, and gift items to life, from pouring and finishing to packing orders for our customers.

You’ll rotate through production, product finishing, and fulfillment, so no two days look quite the same. This role is a great fit if you enjoy crafts, take pride in the details, and like following a process to get a beautiful result every time. Every product you touch supports New Moms' job training programs for young families in Chicago.

What you’ll do

• Pour, finish, and label candles, incense, reed diffusers, and gift items
• Clean and prep candle vessels, pouring pots, and studio equipment
• Pack and ship customer orders during our busiest season
• Keep the production floor and fulfillment bay organized
• Assist our Operations Coordinators with daily studio tasks

You might be a fit if you

• Enjoy crafts, DIY projects, or hands‑on creative work
• Like clear processes and notice small details
• Are comfortable on your feet in a busy, physically active studio
• Have experience in production, retail stockroom, fulfillment, or food service (helpful, not required)
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

The details

• Hourly Wage: $17.50/hour
• Location: 627 N Albany Ave, Chicago
• Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday
• Perks: 50% off Bright Endeavors products, plus paid sick leave accrual (available on day 30)
• Temporary role, not eligible for benefits or holiday pay

Physical requirements

This role involves standing or sitting for extended periods, using stairs, and occasionally lifting items up to 50 to 60 pounds, with team lift available. Reasonable accommodations are available. The studio can have varying noise levels.

About Bright Endeavors & New Moms

Bright Endeavors is a social enterprise of New Moms, a nonprofit organization rooted in the belief that every young family has the potential to thrive. Through paid job training and holistic support, we partner with young moms as they build strong foundations for their families. Every candle we pour lights the path forward for a brighter future.