Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate- Valley Mall (MD)

Cherry Hill Programs • Hagerstown, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sales Associate/Photographer, you’ll help create excellent experiences on Santa photo sets by welcoming families, engaging with children, and capturing holiday moments. You’ll provide warm, energetic guest service and help ensure a smooth photo experience from start to finish. Photography experience is not required.

This seasonal role involves taking photos, providing souvenirs, operating a point-of-sale system and photography equipment, and supporting the team’s photo operations. Employees must be available to work at least 20 hours per week or as needed, including peak retail periods such as evenings, weekends, and holidays, and attend training meetings and complete required courses.

Cherry Hill Programs describes its mission as bringing magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. The company says it values safety, diversity, integrity, collaboration, creativity, fairness, and inclusion, and strives to provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be able to lift and carry equipment weighing 10–25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be comfortable greeting and working with families and children.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to process sales transactions and handle cash comfortably.
• Wear professional attire and maintain good hygiene.
• Be available to attend training meetings and complete required courses.
• Be flexible to work during peak retail hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week or as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail, service industry, or cashier experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs.
• Provide excellent guest service throughout the Santa photo set experience, helping every family feel welcomed and cared for.
• Participate as a team member to help photo operations run smoothly and effectively.
• Engage in a friendly, patient, and festive manner with children, families, guests, staff, and coworkers.
• Operate the POS system and photography equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Same-day pay options for early access to paychecks
• Employee Referral Program
• One free Santa visit for friends and family, including 10 photo prints and 10 free holiday cards from Shutterfly
• A personalized digital message from Santa, powered by Portable North Pole
• Three free months of access to Pixie Post, the digital greeting card platform
• Opportunities to return for future holiday seasons and explore growth opportunities within the souvenir photography division, where available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed