Job Description

Daytime Sales & Buying Associate - Once Upon A Child Syracuse

Part-Time or Full-Time | Mostly Daytime Hours | Syracuse, NY

Who We Are

Once Upon A Child Syracuse is a fast-moving, community-focused children's resale store where families buy and sell gently used kids' clothing, shoes, toys, and gear. We believe in sustainability, affordability, and giving awesome items a second life. Our store is busy, energetic, and built around helping local families every single day.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Daytime Shifts:

Perfect for parents, students, or anyone who prefers earlier hours.

Flexible Scheduling:

You set your availability--we work around it.

Casual Dress Code:

Show up comfortable and ready to move.

Employee Discount:

30% off the best kids' clothing and accessories.

Growth Opportunities:

We promote from within and encourage learning.

Fun, Fast, Friendly:

No slow days--our store moves quickly and so do we.

Who You Are

You're someone who thrives when things move fast. You bring energy, initiative, and a sense of urgency to everything you do. You enjoy being on your feet, staying busy, and helping families find exactly what they need.

You:

Move quickly and stay focused when it's busy Love working daytime and being part of a routine Show up positive, reliable, and ready to work Enjoy learning new tasks and taking feedback Stay calm and efficient while multitasking Care about sustainability and secondhand shopping Want to be part of a team that supports you and values your hard work

What You'll Do (Fast & Efficient)

As a Daytime Sales & Buying Associate, you help keep the store running smoothly during our busiest hours.

Greet customers immediately and offer quick, friendly assistance Support the full buy-sell-trade process with confidence and urgency Evaluate and purchase gently used items using company guidelines Keep the sales floor stocked, organized, and looking great Move merchandise quickly--tagging, pricing, shelving Maintain clean, easy-to-shop displays Help families find what they need with product knowledge and a positive attitude Operate the POS system for sales, returns, and buys

Requirements

Must be able to work

at least one weekend day

Comfortable standing and staying active throughout your shift Able to lift up to 50 lbs when needed Dependable, punctual, and strong at communicating Enjoy a fast-paced environment with constant movement Daytime availability strongly preferred

Benefits

30% employee discount Flexible scheduling A supportive team and a fun, energetic workplace
Pay: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person