"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself."
Location
Paramus
Employment type
Part Time Permanent
Department
Customer Relations
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A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself!
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At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Småland, a place for kids to have fun while our customers shop on their own. As a Childcare Activity Area Associate, you will:
- Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
- Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
- Participate in the planning and execution of children’s activities both in and outside of Småland.
- Build meaningful and empathetic relationships with children and their caretakers.
- Strictly adhere to all IKEA play facility and safety & security policy and procedures.
- Support in other areas of the customer experience function as needed, such as cashier and greeter role to provide additional coverage when needed.
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At IKEA it’s all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We’re a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We’re a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!
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JOB TYPE - Permanent, Part-time
BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Yes
HOURS – 12-20 hours per week. Must have working availability on Mondays to Thursdays from 4:30PM to 10:30PM. Must have complete open working availability on Fridays & Saturdays from 9:00AM to 10:30PM.
The hourly pay rate for this role is $19.50.
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!
Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
KinderCare tuition discount
Retirement and bonus plans
Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
Pet insurance program
Education assistance and learning programs
Safety shoe reimbursement
24/7 telehealth visits
Dental and vision plans
Medical and Rx plans (Must work minimum of 20 hour per week)
A fun and inclusive work environment!
** Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. Please be aware that this is a Sensitive Position. The successful candidate will be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.
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- Experience in childcare and/or retail customer service & cash handling preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
- Physical demands requirements: Lifting and carrying items occasionally up to 50lbs.
The starting rate/ salary for this position is 19.5 USD
Why you will love us
From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers.
At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together.
Our vision, “to create a better everyday life for the many people” inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.
What we all have in common
Living our values
Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
A passion for home furnishing
Performing & delivering while learning & developing
Having fun!
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