Stew Leonard's High School Fundraiser

Stew Leonard; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Stew Leonard’s Yonkers is hiring for a seasonal High School Fundraiser Program. Students from participating Yonkers Public Schools will join us during Nov–Dec, earning $17.00/hour with an additional $1.00 per hour to support their school. No prior experience needed; training provided.

Duties include helping customers, selecting Christmas trees, stocking, and maintaining a safe Garden Shop environment. Applicants should be 16+ and ready to work outdoors in winter weather, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required.
• Friendly and ready to help.
• Comfortable speaking with customers.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers
• Help customers select their Christmas tree
• Keep the Garden Shop clean, safe, and organized
• Stock and organize merchandise
• Work outdoors during the holiday season
• Follow Stew’s safety and customer service standards

Skills

Friendly

Dependable

Positive

Team players

Flexible

Education

High school student

Job description

Stew Leonard’s Yonkers High School Fundraiser Program

Seasonal | Hourly | Weekly Pay

Pay: $17.00/hour + every hour you work helps your school earn an additional $1.00!
Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old
Season: November–December

Work, Learn & Give Back to Your School!

Looking for your first job or a fun way to earn extra money during the holiday season?

Stew Leonard’s Yonkers is excited to welcome local high school students back for our annual High School Fundraiser Program!

Students selected for the program will become part of the Stew’s team during one of our busiest and most exciting times of the year. You’ll gain real work experience, meet new people, help our customers, and help support your school at the same time.

School Referral Required

This program is offered to students from participating Yonkers Public Schools.

Before applying, students must first speak with their school counselor or designated High School Fundraiser Program contact.

Each participating school will select and refer students to Stew Leonard’s. Students who are selected will then receive information from our HR team about the application, paperwork, and next steps.

Participating Schools

• Gorton High School
• Lincoln High School
• Roosevelt High School Early College Studies
• Saunders Trades & Technical High School
• Yonkers High School
• Yonkers Montessori Academy

Additional participating schools may be added once confirmed.

What Will You Be Doing?

During the holiday season, our student Team Members help us create the fun and friendly Stew Leonard’s experience our customers know and love.

You may:

• Welcome and assist customers
• Help customers select their Christmas tree
• Keep the Garden Shop clean, safe, and organized
• Stock and organize merchandise
• Work alongside Stew Leonard’s Team Members
• Help in other areas of the store when needed
• Work outdoors during the holiday season
• Follow Stew’s safety and customer service standards

What Do You Bring to the Stew’s Team?

No previous work experience is required!

We’re looking for students who are:

• Friendly and ready to help
• Dependable
• Positive and willing to learn
• Comfortable speaking with customers
• Team players
• Ready to work hard and have fun
• Flexible during the busy holiday season

A Little About the Job

Our Garden Shop gets busy during Christmas tree season, so this is an active job!

Team Members should be comfortable with frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout their shift.

You’ll also be working outdoors in cold winter weather, so be ready to bundle up!

Why Join Stew Leonard’s?

At Stew’s, you’re not just picking up a seasonal job.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Earn money for the holidays
• Help raise money for your school with every hour you work
• Build your résumé
• Learn customer service and teamwork skills
• Meet other students from the Yonkers community
• Gain real workplace experience
• Be part of the Stew Leonard’s holiday team