Customer Service Associate (Childcare)
IKEA
Columbus, Ohio
Posted 6 days ago
up to 20hrs week Average 3 days a week
Responsibilities
Primary Duties
- Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
- Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
- Participate in the planning and execution of children's activities both in and outside of Smland.
- Build meaningful and empathetic relationships with children and their caretakers.
- Strictly adhere to all IKEA play facility and safety & security policy and procedures.
- Support in other areas of the customer experience function as needed, such as cashier and greeter role to provide additional coverage when needed.
Experience Requirements
Required
Experience in retail or childcare preferred.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits Package
- Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
- WiselyPay get earned wages up to two days early
- Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
- KinderCare tuition discount
- Retirement and bonus plans
- Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
- Pet insurance program
- Education assistance and learning programs
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- 24/7 telehealth visits
- Dental and vision plans
- Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
- A fun and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Children's Activity Area Associate
At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Smland, a place for kids to have fun while our customers shop on their own. As a Children's Activity Area Associate, you will:
Experience in retail or childcare preferred. Requirements: Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs). CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
JOB TYPE: Childcare BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Limited HOURS: up to 20hrs week Average 3 days a week The pay for this role is $17.50
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!
Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.
At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Smland, a place for kids to have fun while our customers shop on their own. As a Children's Activity Area Associate, you will:
- Contribute to creating a pleasant and safe environment for the children that visit our play facility.
- Register children, monitor and entertain children while in the playroom, and maintain a clean and hygienic environment.
- Participate in the planning and execution of children's activities both in and outside of Smland.
- Build meaningful and empathetic relationships with children and their caretakers.
- Strictly adhere to all IKEA play facility and safety & security policy and procedures.
- Support in other areas of the customer experience function as needed, such as cashier and greeter role to provide additional coverage when needed.
Experience in retail or childcare preferred. Requirements: Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs). CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
JOB TYPE: Childcare BENEFITS ELIGIBLE: Limited HOURS: up to 20hrs week Average 3 days a week The pay for this role is $17.50
At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That's why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!
- Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
- WiselyPay get earned wages up to two days early
- Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
- KinderCare tuition discount
- Retirement and bonus plans
- Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
- Pet insurance program
- Education assistance and learning programs
- Safety shoe reimbursement
- 24/7 telehealth visits
- Dental and vision plans
- Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
- A fun and inclusive work environment
Thank you for your interest in applying for this role. The successful candidate may be required to complete a background check and a drug test as a condition of employment for this role.
How to Apply
$23
/ hour
IKEA pays $23 for Customer Service Rep in Columbus, Ohio, with most salaries ranging from $16 to $33. Pay can vary based on role, experience, and local cost of living.
Median
$23
Low
$16
High
$33
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