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Merchandise Associate

Chicago
Hours: Part Time/Seasonal

SEASONAL MERCHANDISE ASSOCIATE 

ABOUT THE SECOND CITY: 

Dedicated to entertaining, inspiring, and transforming through courageous comedy, The Second City is the premier brand in improv-based sketch comedy, with sold-out shows playing on stages in Chicago, Toronto, and New York City, and our Touring and Theatrical companies entertaining an additional one million theatergoers a year around the globe. The Second City Training Center is the largest school of improvisation-based arts on the planet, with locations in Chicago, Toronto, and New York. Second City Works, the B2B side of Second City, has brought award-winning improvisation and audience-driven techniques to over 600 Fortune 1000 companies, challenging businesses seeking a more collaborative culture to innovate through development programs, original digital and video content, campaign consultation, private events, and more. 

For additional information on The Second City please visit: www.secondcity.com 

  

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

The Second City is currently accepting applications for Seasonal Merchandise Associates.  This position will require the associate to keep the box offices clean, organized, and stocked with merchandise, sell and up-sell The Second City product line, and to provide customers with a great experience.  This role is part time, requiring around 16 hours a week. This role has two available shifts: Friday and Saturday 6pm to 1am or Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm. The pay for this role is $16.20/hour. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Retail experience 
  • Availability Friday/Saturday/Sunday 
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs 
  • Familiarity with The Second City 
  • Previous box office and retail experience is preferred 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Stocking Merchandise at the box office and kiosks 
  • Selling merchandise both in the box office and at kiosks 
  • Providing a friendly customer experience as the face of The Second City 

The Second City is an open, inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants who bring along with them diverse life experiences, including every permutation of economic and cultural backgrounds, orientation, ethnicity and points of view. We strive to continue our efforts to work with people who may otherwise be marginalized or underrepresented in our business and around our community. 

All candidates for this role will be asked to authorize a background check and must be 21 and older.

The Second City follows CDC guidelines and recommendations regarding safety measures to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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