Harry Potter Shop Chicago- Seasonal Holiday Hiring

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The Harry Potter Shop Chicago is hiring holiday seasonal associates!

We are hiring seasonal associates for the following departments:

• •Sales Associate (Cash handling, guest experience, etc.)
• •Inventory Operations Associate (Handle shipments and inventory replenishments)

Length of Employment:

• •Beginning of November 2026 - January 9th, 2027
• •Part-Time Position- Average of 20-24 hours per week

Requirements:

• •Minimum 6 months experience working at a retail store
• •Minimum 6 months experience with cash handling and customer service or inventory/BOH responsibilities
• •Knowledge of Harry Potter series and background
• •Demonstrated customer service skills
• •Excellent communication skills (i.e. verbal, non-verbal, visual) with the ability to communicate effectively in public to both small and large groups.
• •Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• •Strong attention to detail with focus on basic numerical skills
• •Highly motivated self-starter with good initiative
• •Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• •Must have open availability for a flexible work schedule that meets the operating needs of the business, including mornings, afternoons and evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts
• •Must be eligible to legally work in the United States
• •Ability to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, evenings, and varying shifts.

Next Steps:

• •The deadline to apply and receive a personal invitation to interview has passed.
• •If you are still interested in interviewing, we will be accepting walk-ins between 10:30 am-12 pm on Thursday, Oct. 1st. This will be the only day and timeframe we are accepting walk-ins. If you show up outside of this timeframe, we will not be able to accommodate an interview.
• •Since you do not have a reserved time, please plan for an hour plus wait time after checking in as reservations will have priority.
• •Harry Potter Shop Address: 676 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
• •Upon arrival we will have a check-in area by the Butterbeer Cafe where you can get your name on the waiting list for an interview.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in Chicago. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Rate: $19 per hour .

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Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.