Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate - Fox Valley

Cherry Hill Programs Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay options

Employee Referral Program

Flexible scheduling

Santa visit for family

Job summary

Cherry Hill Programs Inc. is seeking Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate at Fox Valley in Aurora, IL. You will greet families, engage with children, and capture magical holiday moments on our Santa photo sets while delivering warm, high-quality guest service.

This seasonal role offers flexible scheduling, same-day pay options, and growth opportunities within our souvenir photography division. Join a fast-paced team focused on creating memorable family experiences during the holiday season.

Qualifications

• Age 16 or older.
• Ability to lift 10–25 lb and stand for long periods.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic; able to work independently or in a team.
• Comfortable interacting with families and children.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to process sales and cash handling.
• Professional attire and good hygiene.
• Willing to attend training meetings and complete courses.
• Flexible to work peak hours evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum 20 hours per week available.
• Retail or cashier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs.
• Provide excellent guest service throughout the Santa photo set experience.
• Participate as a team member, ensuring photo operations run smoothly.
• Engage with children, families, guests, staff and coworkers in a friendly, festive manner.
• Operate POS system and photography equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cash handling

Flexible scheduling

Retail experience

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Photography equipment

Job description

Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate - Fox Valley

Job Category: Sales

Requisition Number: SEASO029590

• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fox Valley #1039
195 Fox Valley Center
Aurora, IL 60504, USA

Description

About Us

Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year.

As a Sales Associate/Photographer, you’ll help create excellent experiences on our Santa photo sets by welcoming families, engaging with children, and capturing magical holiday moments they’ll remember for years to come. You’ll bring warmth, energy, and world-class guest service to every visit while supporting a smooth, joyful photo experience from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Grow your skills and confidence by developing alongside a supportive team, gaining hands‑on experience with sales performance, problem‑solving, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Same day pay options for early access to your paycheck
• Employee Referral Program
• A fun, fast-paced environment where you’ll be part of a team that helps create memorable experiences for families
• Opportunities beyond the season return for future holiday seasons and explore growth opportunities within our souvenir photography division, where available
• Exclusive Holiday Perks for You & Your Family:
  • One free visit with Santa for friends and family, including:
    • 10 photo prints
    • 10 free holiday cards from Shutterfly
  • A personalized digital message from Santa, powered by Portable North Pole
  • 3 free months of access to Pixie Post, our digital greeting card platform

What You’ll Do:

• Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs to take home
  • Photography experience not required
• Provide excellent guest service throughout the Santa photo set experience, making every family feel welcomed, cared for, and part of the magic
• Participate as a team member, ensuring photo operations run smoothly and effectively
• Engage in a friendly, patient, and festive manner with children, families, guests, staff, and coworkers
• Operate POS system and photography equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• All other tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• At least 16 years of age
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10-25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable greeting and working with families and children
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to process sales transactions and comfortable with cash handling
• Professional attire and good hygiene are a must
• Available to attend training meetings and complete required courses
• Flexibility to work during "peak" retail hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week or as needed
• Previous retail, service industry, or cashier experience preferred but not required

We Work Together to Win Together

Our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life.

Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.