Seasonal Retail Associate: Flexible Hours & Discounts

Columbia Sportswear Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness time off

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is hiring a Seasonal Part-time Retail Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and drive store performance in a fast-paced environment. You will help customers, demonstrate products, and maintain store standards, while processing transactions and supporting inventory control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to seasonal demand, with opportunities for advancement and staff discounts across Columbia brands.

Qualifications

• No specific education required (HS Diploma or GED preferred).
• 2 years or less experience in a related role.
• Experience operating inventory and POS systems and other retail software tools.
• 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service by answering questions and making product recommendations.
• Maintain store standards for visual merchandising, cleanliness, and safety; stock and retrieve merchandise as needed.
• Perform all cash register transactions accurately (sales, returns, exchanges, loyalty connections).
• Contribute to store profitability by handling product flow and replenishment.

Skills

Customer service

POS systems

Retail software

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is hiring a Seasonal Part-time Retail Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and drive store performance in a fast-paced environment. You will help customers, demonstrate products, and maintain store standards, while processing transactions and supporting inventory control.

The role emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to seasonal demand, with opportunities for advancement and staff discounts across Columbia brands.