Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager — Flexible Hours

Cherry Hill Programs, Inc; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One free Santa visit for friends and a

10 photo prints

10 free holiday cards

Personalized Santa message

3 months Pixie Post access

Job summary

Cherry Hill Programs, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Local Manager in Illinois to help lead a seasonal team delivering memorable Santa visits and photo experiences. You’ll assist with daily photo operations, scheduling, training, and guest service, while guiding a fast-paced team to achieve sales and service excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to seasonal demands, including evenings and holidays. Prior photography experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be comfortable in a cash handling/ sales transaction position.
• Ability to lead a team, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Availability to attend required pre-season training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week or as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10-25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, collaborative environment while upholding company values and policies.
• Support opening-day preparations, including hiring completion, inventory, equipment setup/testing, scheduling, training, and opening/closing procedures.
• Capture photos and help guests choose memorable souvenirs to take home.
• Photography experience not required.
• Resolve customer concerns and service issues to support a positive guest experience.
• Lead by example and reinforce procedures set by senior management.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and elevate to IT or Local Management as needed.
• Assist the Local Manager with inventory, scheduling, training, recruiting, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Cash handling

Sales

Scheduling

Training

Guest service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Hill Programs, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Local Manager in Illinois to help lead a seasonal team delivering memorable Santa visits and photo experiences. You’ll assist with daily photo operations, scheduling, training, and guest service, while guiding a fast-paced team to achieve sales and service excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to seasonal demands, including evenings and holidays. Prior photography experience is not required.