Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings•Brooklyn, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

American Greetings is seeking a part-time Merchandiser to work independently across multiple retail locations. The role supports the company’s purpose of helping people celebrate by displaying and maintaining inventory of greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush, and other celebration products. This route serves four retail locations in Brooklyn, New York. The typical schedule averages 5 hours per week, with hours potentially increasing to an average of 10 hours per week around holidays. Work is performed during daytime retail business hours, with occasional weekends and extended hours around major holidays. The position offers flexible scheduling and paid training. Starting pay is $17.10 per hour, increasing to $18.10 after six months and $19.00 after one year of continued employment; rates may vary by work location.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Access to reliable transportation, as most routes include multiple retail locations.
Access to reliable internet to receive job information and updates.
Technological competency and ability to learn and use a company-provided tablet for training and daily tasks.
Ability to meet scheduling needs, including occasional weekends and work on the day before and after major holidays as needed.
Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

Service assigned retail stores by merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying products in greeting card departments and other retail areas, maintaining organized backroom areas, and completing other inventory tasks as needed.
Communicate questions or concerns regarding service or schedules to management.
Work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment using time-management and organizational skills.
Build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
Be available for additional workdays and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
Occasionally assist with store resets, including minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
Review and plan weekly service schedules and workloads in assigned stores using a company-issued tablet.