Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Teams & Create Magic

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Santa visit

Photo prints

Holiday cards from Shutterfly

Personalized Santa message

Pixie Post access (3 months)

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cherry Hill Programs is seeking an Assistant Local Manager to help lead a seasonal team delivering magical holiday memories. You’ll support daily photo operations, drive guest satisfaction, and assist with hiring, training, and scheduling.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage cash transactions and lead a team. This role offers a fast-paced environment and opportunities for growth beyond the season.

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 lift 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

Time management

Problem solving

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cherry Hill Programs is seeking an Assistant Local Manager to help lead a seasonal team delivering magical holiday memories. You’ll support daily photo operations, drive guest satisfaction, and assist with hiring, training, and scheduling.

Ideal candidates bring strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage cash transactions and lead a team. This role offers a fast-paced environment and opportunities for growth beyond the season.