Non-Theatrical Retail Agent - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Express Rail Events Produ

Retail Agent - Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

Job Title: Retail Agent - Harry Potter TM: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

Division/Department: Rail Events Production/Front of House

Reports To: Front of House & Business Manager

Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Employee Classification: Seasonal

Compensation: $20.00/hour

Retail Agents collaborate with Front of House and Business Managers in partnership with the Retail Supervisor to support seamless retail operations. Serving as a primary point of contact, they create a welcoming and memorable first impression for every guest. They deliver outstanding customer service while ensuring efficient daily operations, accurate transactions, and consistent adherence to visual merchandising standards. Success in this role requires a positive attitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain organized, adaptable, and responsive in a dynamic, fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

• Greet guests as they enter the retail space, offering a warm, welcoming presence while assisting with questions, purchases, and overall service needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment that reflects the immersive experience
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for guests seeking information about merchandise or the event
• Support merchandising efforts, including product displays, restocking, and ensuring all retail locations are properly restocked
• Learn and operate the point-of-sale (POS) system to process transactions accurately and efficiently
• Collaborate with the full event team to foster a positive, engaging, and enjoyable atmosphere for both guests and staff
• Assist with daily opening procedures, as well as closing tasks to reset and prepare for the next event day
• Additional duties as needed

• Previous experience in retail sales or customer service is preferred
• Strong collaborator with an elevated level of reliability, organization and accountability
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with guests and team members
• Proven commitment to delivering exceptional guest focused service and creating memorable experiences
• Cash handling experience a plus
• Basic computer proficiency: familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems is a plus
• Possess a friendly, well-spoken manner in personal communications
• Majority of work is performed onsite in an event space setting
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
• Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
• Time spent in and around active railroad yard(s)

• Serve others and create a world of make believe and magic
• Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
• Enrich and positively impact the holiday experience for all – big and small
• Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
• Working on Harry Potter TM : A Hogwarts Express Adventure is unlike anything you will ever do. This interactive and celebratory experience is a unique Rail Events production. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast and crew of 40-50 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be fast paced but rewarding and fun.
  
  With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.