Seasonal Christmas Tree Lot Attendant - Part Time

GAAMHA; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GAAMHA’s Seasonal Christmas Tree Lot Attendant role in Gardner is a customer-facing, outdoors position. You will provide friendly service, handle sales, and assist with inventory and lot operations. You’ll coordinate volunteers, ensure safety and organization, and contribute to a positive community experience during the holiday season.

This seasonal opportunity requires energy for outdoor work, ability to manage transactions, and weekend availability to support peak periods at Gardner’s main lot.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable interacting with the public.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned shifts.
• Comfortable directing and guiding volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail during transactions and inventory tracking.
• Ability to work outdoors in late fall and early winter conditions.
• Availability to work weeknights and weekends; weekend availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact on the Christmas tree lot during scheduled shifts.
• Provide friendly, exceptional customer service and create a welcoming experience for every customer.
• Answer customer questions and assist customers through the tree-buying process.
• Process cash and credit card transactions accurately and responsibly.
• Represent GAAMHA positively through professional interactions with the community.
• Maintain an accurate understanding of available tree inventory and restock as needed.
• Keep the sales area organized, safe, and presentable, and assist with moving trees.
• Direct and coordinate volunteers, assign tasks, and communicate updates to leadership.

Job description

Seasonal Christmas Tree Lot Attendant

Job Summary

GAAMHA is looking for a dependable, friendly, and hands‑on Seasonal Christmas Tree Lot Attendant to help make the holiday season brighter at Gardner’s #1 Christmas Tree Lot. As the primary point of contact during scheduled shifts, the Attendant helps create a welcoming customer experience while keeping daily lot operations organized, safe, and running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with the public, can take initiative in a fast-paced outdoor environment, and is comfortable coordinating volunteers, processing sales, and managing tree inventory.

Responsibilities and Duties

Customer Service & Sales

• Serve as the primary point of contact on the Christmas tree lot during scheduled shifts.
• Provide friendly, exceptional customer service and create a welcoming experience for every customer.
• Answer customer questions and assist customers throughout the tree-buying process.
• Process cash and credit card transactions accurately and responsibly.
• Represent GAAMHA positively through professional, helpful, and courteous interactions with the community.

Inventory & Lot Operations

• Maintain an accurate understanding of available Christmas tree inventory.
• Restock, organize, and move trees throughout the lot as inventory is sold.
• Keep the sales area organized, safe, and presentable.
• Assist with moving, restocking, and organizing trees and related lot materials.
• Complete additional lot-related tasks as needed to support smooth daily operations.

Volunteer Coordination & Communication

• Help direct and coordinate volunteers working on the lot, including assigning tasks and keeping work moving efficiently during busy periods.
• Communicate inventory needs, customer concerns, volunteer needs, and other operational updates to the Director of Communication & Development.
• Work independently during assigned shifts and take ownership of the responsibilities necessary to keep the lot operating successfully.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable interacting with the public.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for assigned shifts.
• Comfortable providing direction and guidance to volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when handling transactions and tracking inventory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor, seasonal environment.
• Availability to work weeknights and weekends; weekend availability is mandatory.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and representing GAAMHA positively within the community.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach regularly and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 75 pounds, including Christmas trees and related lot materials.
• Ability to safely assist with moving, restocking, and organizing trees throughout the lot.
• Ability to work outdoors in typical late-fall and early-winter weather conditions.

Why Work With Us?

Gardner’s #1 Christmas Tree Lot is more than a place to buy a tree—it’s a local holiday tradition operated by GAAMHA. This seasonal opportunity allows you to connect with the community, contribute to a festive environment, and help create a memorable Christmas tree-buying experience for local families.