Winter Program ; Gift Shop-Seasonal

Job in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, 60432, USA

Listing for: Cantigny

Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-13

Job specializations:

Retail
Customer Service Rep, Retail Associate/ Customer Service, Retail Sales

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17000 - 22000 USD Yearly USD 17000.00 22000.00 YEAR

Position: Winter Program Staff (Gift Shop)-Seasonal

Description

Cantigny is a 500-acre estate in Wheaton, Illinois, which encompasses formal gardens, a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, and a 27-hole public golf course. Cantigny welcomes over 400,000 visitors annually to enjoy its educational and recreational amenities and public and private events.

For this winter season, Cantigny is seeking 15 enthusiastic and dependable Winter Program Staff members to join our team and support programming throughout winter. Cantigny will be hosting nightly public events across the estate for visitors. These events will be both indoors and outdoors.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, guest experiences, the outdoors, and enjoy working in a beautiful natural setting. Winter Program Staff will play a vital role in ensuring Cantigny remains accessible and safe for visitors during the winter months. This position is part time and will run from November 4th to January 3rd.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Greets guests enthusiastically and assists in the purchase of Cantigny pop-up shops merchandise and poinsettia sales.

Maintains merchandise appearance throughout the Cantigny Pop-up shops to maximize sales.

Maintains displays and merchandise stock levels.

Makes concerted effort to minimize inventory loss through shrinkage at the Cantigny Pop-up shop locations.

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Customer service experience or desire to learn is strongly preferred
Ability to proficiently use computer systems for guest ticketing, payment processing, and scheduling
Strong verbal communication skills and interest in working directly with guests
Ability to work outdoors in winter weather conditions, which may include walkways that may be wet, slippery, or uneven
Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
Proficiency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, is a plus
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application