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Daytime Sales & Buying Associate – Once Upon A Child Syracuse
Part-Time or Full-Time | Mostly Daytime Hours, Must Work One Closing Shift Each Week | Syracuse, NY
Who We Are
Once Upon A Child Syracuse is a fast-moving, community-focused children’s resale store where families buy and sell gently used kids’ clothing, shoes, toys, and gear. We believe in sustainability, affordability, and giving awesome items a second life. Our store is busy, energetic, and built around helping local families every single day.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Daytime Shifts: Perfect for parents, students, or anyone who prefers earlier hours.
- Casual Dress Code: Show up comfortable and ready to move.
- Employee Discount: 30% off the best kids’ clothing and accessories.
- Growth Opportunities: We promote from within and encourage learning.
- Fun, Fast, Friendly: No slow days—our store moves quickly and so do we.
Who You Are
You’re someone who thrives when things move fast. You bring energy, initiative, and a sense of urgency to everything you do. You enjoy being on your feet, staying busy, and helping families find exactly what they need.
You:
- Move quickly and stay focused when it’s busy
- Love working daytime and being part of a routine
- Show up positive, reliable, and ready to work
- Enjoy learning new tasks and taking feedback
- Stay calm and efficient while multitasking
- Care about sustainability and secondhand shopping
- Want to be part of a team that supports you and values your hard work
What You’ll Do (Fast & Efficient)
As a Daytime Sales & Buying Associate, you help keep the store running smoothly during our busiest hours.
- Greet customers immediately and offer quick, friendly assistance
- Support the full buy-sell-trade process with confidence and urgency
- Evaluate and purchase gently used items using company guidelines
- Keep the sales floor stocked, organized, and looking great
- Move merchandise quickly—tagging, pricing, shelving
- Maintain clean, easy-to-shop displays
- Help families find what they need with product knowledge and a positive attitude
- Operate the POS system for sales, returns, and buys
Requirements
- Must be able to work at least one weekend day and close one shift per week
- Comfortable standing and staying active throughout your shift
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs when needed
- Dependable, punctual, and strong at communicating
- Enjoy a fast-paced environment with constant movement
- Daytime availability strongly preferred
Benefits
- 30% employee discount and first dibs
- Flexible scheduling
- A supportive team and a fun, energetic workplace
- Opportunities for growth
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Language:
- English, Spanish (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- East Syracuse, NY 13057 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18