What are the responsibilities and job description for the Keyholder - Opener/Closer position at Once Upon A Child Timonium?
Benefits:
Do you love kids’ fashion, great deals, and creating a fun shopping experience? Join Once Upon A Child, North America’s #1 children’s resale franchise, where we make style affordable and sustainable for families every day.
We’re looking for an energetic, customer-obsessed Keyholder to help lead our team and deliver an amazing in-store experience. If you’re outgoing, detail-oriented, and excited by a fast-paced retail environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and have fun at work.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
What You’ll Do
As a Keyholder, you help keep the store running smoothly and create a welcoming experience for parents, kids, and sellers.
You will:
Who Thrives in This Role
We’re looking for someone who is:
Qualifications
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you’re excited to build retail experience with a brand parents love, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and join a team that values creativity, sustainability, and great customer service.
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Do you love kids’ fashion, great deals, and creating a fun shopping experience? Join Once Upon A Child, North America’s #1 children’s resale franchise, where we make style affordable and sustainable for families every day.
We’re looking for an energetic, customer-obsessed Keyholder to help lead our team and deliver an amazing in-store experience. If you’re outgoing, detail-oriented, and excited by a fast-paced retail environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills and have fun at work.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- $250 Shopping Spree Hiring Bonus after 90 days (20 hrs/week)
- Weekly paychecks
- 30% employee discount
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid sick leave, holidays, and PTO
- Paid training leadership development
- 401(k) eligibility
- A supportive, inclusive team environment
- Real opportunities to grow into management roles
What You’ll Do
As a Keyholder, you help keep the store running smoothly and create a welcoming experience for parents, kids, and sellers.
You will:
- Lead assigned shifts—motivating the team, driving great service, and ensuring smooth daily operations
- Open and close the store, including key control, cash handling, and security procedures
- Greet customers, assist with shopping needs, and make product recommendations
- Manage the buying process: review items brought in by customers, evaluate condition/quality, and communicate our Buy Policy with confidence
- Price and tag merchandise, restock the sales floor, and maintain brand-standard store displays
- Support in-store events, promotions, and merchandising resets
- Operate the POS system for sales, buys, and returns
- Maintain store cleanliness and organization
- Support and coach team members to provide exceptional customer experiences
- Jump in wherever needed—teamwork is everything here!
Who Thrives in This Role
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, outgoing, and excited to help people
- Passionate about kids’ fashion, resale, and sustainability
- A strong multitasker who stays upbeat in a fast-paced environment
- Organized with excellent attention to detail
- A natural leader—reliable, proactive, and comfortable directing a shift
- Great at communication and customer engagement
- Able to work a flexible schedule (weekends some holidays required)
Qualifications
- 1 year of retail, customer service, or shift-lead/keyholder experience
- Proven leadership skills and comfort handling cash procedures
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand/walk for up to 8 hours, and perform typical retail physical tasks
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Ready to Join the Fun?
If you’re excited to build retail experience with a brand parents love, we’d love to meet you! Apply today and join a team that values creativity, sustainability, and great customer service.
Salary : $18 - $20