Part-time holiday ASSOCIATE
Street Craftery | Akron, Ohio
Part-Time Temporary Position
About the Role
Street Craftery is looking for a Holiday Associate who loves candles, fragrance, and helping people create and connect. We're looking for someone with positive energy, a genuine enthusiasm for what we do, and a knack for making people feel welcome.
You'll play a hands-on role in bringing our creative experiences to life, helping guests design and pour their own custom-scented candles while supporting retail, events, and daily studio operations. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a creative, fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities:
Guest Experience + Creative Experience
Welcome and engage guests, creating a warm and inviting studio experience.
Guide guests through candle-making and fragrance selection, helping them create custom-scented candles.
Share product and fragrance knowledge and offer thoughtful recommendations.
Assist guests with other creative experiences and activities offered in the studio.
Maintain Street Craftery's IMPACT standards and deliver attentive, personalized service.
Studio Operations + Retail
Help prepare and maintain a clean, organized, guest-ready studio.
Support daily opening and closing tasks as assigned.
Assist with retail sales, product recommendations, merchandising, and restocking.
Process transactions and support front-of-house operations.
Help with inventory, supplies, and general studio upkeep.
Events + Community Engagement
Support private parties, group bookings, and special events.
Help prepare the studio, welcome groups, and keep guest experiences running smoothly.
Assist with event setup, guest flow, and cleanup.
Help share Street Craftery's experiences and offerings with the local community.
What We're Looking For
Someone who genuinely loves candles, fragrance, and creative experiences.
A friendly, engaging person who enjoys helping others and connecting with people.
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Dependable, organized, and comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities.
A proactive individual who notices what needs to be done and is willing to jump in.
Comfortable working in a creative, fast-paced small-business environment.
Retail, hospitality, customer service, or creative experience is a plus.
Position Details
Temporary, part-time position for the holiday season.
Schedule will vary based on studio needs and bookings.
Availability for evenings and Saturdays is important.
Position is expected to run from November 14, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
This is a temporary holiday position; continued employment beyond the anticipated end date is not guaranteed.
