Seasonal Retail Operations Associate

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Part-Time Temporary Chicago, IL, US

We have three openings for Seasonal Retail Operations Associates to support the Retail Experience department at MCA Chicago. Reporting to the Associate Director of Retail Operations, the Associates will assist with receiving, marking, and stocking merchandise and supplies for retail and e-commerce stores in a consistent, organized, and efficient manner, and with timely, accurate processing of all outbound customer orders. To be successful in this role, you must:

• Assist with receiving, marking, and stocking of all daily merchandise and supplies for retail and e-commerce stores daily in a consistent, organized, and efficient manner.
• Process all outbound customer orders for shipping in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain neat and orderly backstock locations and processing areas.
• Maintain and upkeep equipment used for merchandise processing, display, and order fulfillment (ex: scale, label printers, hand trucks, store display pieces).
• Assist with store operations as needed by restocking supplies, replenishing merchandise, and assisting with in-store shipping orders, when assigned by the Associate Director of Retail Operations.
• Maintain a clean workspace by sweeping the floor, removing garbage, and recycling as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Retail Operations.

• 1 year of stocking and merchandising experience, including familiarity with shipping services (UPS, USPS).
• Basic math and English skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders, and navigate stairs.
• Ability to operate and maintain freight management equipment including scales, carts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Ability to recognize and safely use hand tools including box cutters, screwdrivers, and hammers to assemble and disassemble store displays or shelving.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment including computers, point-of-sale systems, printers, copiers, and/or telephones.
• Ability to work well within a team as well as independently.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time as scheduled.
• Ability to handle fragile objects safely.
• General mobility throughout the Store and museum.

• Paid time off.
• Pre-tax, reduced-rate parking and Ventra/Metra benefits.
• Free admission to MCA exhibitions for yourself and guests.
• Free admission to many special and member events.
• Reduced-price tickets to MCA Stage performances.
• Discounts on dining in Marisol and in our award-winning MCA Store.
• Access to our onsite library.
• Opportunities to attend curator-led staff tours.
• Free or discounted admission to many other cultural institutions across the United States.

This role has a tentative start date of 10/18/2026 and a tentative end date of 12/31/2026.

We have three openings for Seasonal Retail Operations Associates to support the Retail Experience department at MCA Chicago. Reporting to the Associate Director of Retail Operations, the Associates will assist with receiving, marking, and stocking merchandise and supplies for retail and e-commerce stores in a consistent, organized, and efficient manner, and with timely, accurate processing of all outbound customer orders. To be successful in this role, you must:

• Assist with receiving, marking, and stocking of all daily merchandise and supplies for retail and e-commerce stores daily in a consistent, organized, and efficient manner.
• Process all outbound customer orders for shipping in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain neat and orderly backstock locations and processing…