Job description – Event Host/Retail Store Associate

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Store Vision

Bricks & Minifigs is first and foremost a fun place for people of all ages to enjoy and explore their passion for LEGO. We facilitate this by providing excellent customer service and expert LEGO knowledge for all ages and abilities. We are a store that encourages customers to reuse, rebuild and reimagine with LEGO elements. Each Bricks & Minifigs location is locally owned, and part of a nationwide franchise, headquartered in Orem, UT.

Bricks & Minifigs is a LEGO buy, sell, trade & birthday party retail store. We offer a wide variety of new and retired LEGO sets, as well as selling bulk bricks, and individual minifigures.

We are looking for someone exceptional who wants to be a part of a dynamic store environment, where we are always challenging ourselves to improve and evolve with the changing market environments.

If you are…

Highly skilled at selling products in a retail environment

A strong leader

Friendly and outgoing acting with integrity and accountability

Trained in strong customer service skills

Self-motivated and results-driven

Organized and able to multitask

Flexible and willing to learn new things

Not afraid to engage with new people

Excellent oral and written English communication

We offer…

A challenging but fun work environment

Opportunity to learn all aspects of running a retail business

Valuable sales and customer service skills training

Opportunity to be part of a driven and community-oriented team

Job Summary:

Responsible for being the host for events while also carrying out a variety of shared retail activities required for daily operation.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate party setup and cleanup

Oversee activities such as build a minifig, race car building, etc.

Coordinate event flow for the 90-minute parties

Make sure the environment is safe and welcoming

Contribute to an atmosphere that balances a casual/friendly feel with professionalism

Help customers, aged child to adult, learn their way around the store and develop an understanding of how the Bricks & Minifigs experience is unique

When customer service is not required, prioritize time around other essential duties in a way that demonstrates efficiency, proficiency, and ability to follow directions

Collaborating proactively and constructively with management and other colleagues

Retail sales and customer service skills are required. LEGO knowledge is required, experience with the product will be helpful.

Three references will be required for a second interview with the following information: Full name, relationship to you (past boss etc.), and their contact information (phone number and email).

Job Type: Part-time, In person Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour DOE

Benefits:

Employee discount as per Employee Discount Policy

Bonuses are available based on individual and overall business performance

Room for growth

Experience level:

Event Host: 3 Years Minimum (Required)

Customer service: (Required)

Retail experience: (Required)

Familiar with LEGO product and themes (Preferred)

Working Days and Hours:

Part Time

Open and Close Shifts, including specified holidays

Physically able to lift and move heavy boxes and stand for long periods of time

Ability to commute/relocate:

Address: Niles, IL 60714

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Send a resume to: Naperville.il@bricksandminifigs.com

Subject line: 2025 BAM Niles Event Host/Retail Store Associate