Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Holiday Guests

Cherry Hill Programs, Inc; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Same day pay

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive Holiday Perks for You & Your

One free Santa visit for friends and 3

Job summary

Cherry Hill Programs is hiring an Assistant Local Manager to support the Local Manager in leading a seasonal team and ensuring exceptional guest experiences during holiday photo operations.

You will help with daily photo tasks, motivate staff, drive sales, and maintain high service standards while managing opening/closing processes and inventory. This role offers growth opportunities beyond the season in our souvenir photography division.

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.

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 escape 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

Team leadership

Staffing & scheduling

Coaching

Sales performance

Guest experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Hill Programs is hiring an Assistant Local Manager to support the Local Manager in leading a seasonal team and ensuring exceptional guest experiences during holiday photo operations.

You will help with daily photo tasks, motivate staff, drive sales, and maintain high service standards while managing opening/closing processes and inventory. This role offers growth opportunities beyond the season in our souvenir photography division.