Story Land - Happy Hauntings Retail Host

0911 Festival Fun Parks, LLC; Glen (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free park admission

Cross-training

Employee events

Job summary

Story Land in New Hampshire is looking for outgoing Retail Hosts to welcome guests, answer questions about souvenirs, and maintain knowledge of merchandise and promotions. You will help guests choose items, operate the POS system, and ensure displays are neat.

This seasonal role offers flexible hours, on-site work across park locations, and perks like free park admission and employee events. Previous retail experience is helpful but not required, and bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; prior retail experience helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a smile as they enter retail locations.
• Initiate conversations and assist with questions about merchandise or souvenirs.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions; promote events to guests.
• Operate POS to finalize purchases accurately.
• Ensure merchandise is stocked, organized, and presentable for guests.
• Maintain clean and safe retail locations and assist with inventory control.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Spanish language

Tools

POS technology

Job description

Our story began 75 years ago when the Herschend family discovered wonder deep in an Ozark Mountain cave—and chose to share it with the world. Today, Herschend is the largest family-held themed attractions company, with over 40 leading attractions and immersive experiences that reach audiences worldwide. While each brand offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

Work in a fun environment helping guests make memories of a lifetime with the children in their life! You will make friends and get to meet new people every day while assisting them in our gift shops.

The outgoing and service-oriented Retail Host provides fast and courteous service to our guests interested in purchasing a souvenir to remember their experience. We are currently looking for a:

Story Land - Happy Hauntings Retail Host Roles & Responsibilities:

• Welcome and greet all guests with a smile as they enter retail locations
• Initiate conversations with guests and assist with any questions they may have regarding our merchandise or souvenirs
• Maintain a general knowledge of all available merchandise to assist guests with questions regarding our products
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions; promote these events to prospective guests
• Attempt to increase revenue by utilizing various sales techniques, such as suggestive selling or upselling
• Resolve guest concerns in a courteous and prompt manner
• Operate all POS equipment accurately to finalize all purchases
• Ensure merchandise is well stocked, organized, and presentable for our guests
• Ensure the retail locations are clean and safe for our guests
• Refold or rehang clothing items as necessary
• Assist managers and supervisors with monitoring inventory control methods
• Process and return damaged merchandise in accordance with company policies
• Operate mobile retail carts, when applicable
• Safely and properly use a step ladder to reach higher shelving
• Remain vigilant for possible theft from guests or other employees
• Notify leadership when supplies are running low such as printer paper, ink pens, trash bags, shopping bags, etc.
• Report maintenance or safety concerns to a supervisor or manager in a timely manner
• All other duties assigned by leadership

Education & Experience: No education required Previous retail experience is helpful but not required

Language: Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English; Spanish or other bilingual language skills are a plus.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 14 years of age to comply with New Hampshire Child Labor Laws
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must have reliable transportation to and from your scheduled shift
• Ability to comply with all uniform policies
• Must possess exceptional customer service skills, with an ability to resolve questions, problems, issues, and concerns in a positive and professional manner
• Ability to positively engage with guests to promote sales and customer satisfaction
• Previous experience with Point of Sale (POS) technology and PCI compliance a plus
• Ability to follow direction, multi-task, and work as part of a team as well as independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for majority of the workday
• Ability to frequently stoop, twist, kneel, bend, squat, or reach above shoulders
• Ability to use a step ladder in a safe and proper manner
• Ability to carry, push, pull, lift, and hold objects weighing 40 pounds or more

Working Conditions:

• This role will be based in one or more retail locations throughout the park, with exposure to both indoor and outdoor environments
• Frequent exposure to the variable outside temperatures, including high heat, cold, direct sun, humidity, dust, rain, and other weather conditions
• Some exposure to dust and chemical cleaning agents
• Working at Story Land is about making people happy! It’s about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so.
• As a Story Land host, you can be the smiling face that makes a great first impression for incoming guests, a cook that serves up tasty treats and culinary delights, a lifeguard who soaks up the sun while keeping guests safe, or a ride operator that keeps guests coming back for more thrills! There are many exciting seasonal job opportunities available to take your summer job to new heights!

Team member benefits:

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Ability to cross-train and learn unique skills across various departments
• Free admission to Story Land and Living Shores parks on your days off
• Invitations to exclusive company-sponsored employee events throughout the season

We’ve got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Story Land.

We're not just in the attractions business; we're in the people business — and that starts with our own. Our 20,000+ hosts across North America are the heartbeat of our diverse and growing company. In keeping with our company values, we nurture a balance between work and family, strive to promote 70% from within and support each host’s efforts to develop a fulfilling and rewarding career