Seasonal Sales Associate

CAMP
Mc Lean +1 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in retail or childcare environments and are comfortable with high-energy, customer-facing roles. The seasonal nature and flexible hours make it suitable for those seeking part-time work in a dynamic, family-oriented setting.

Best fit for

  • Individuals with strong interpersonal and improvisational skills to engage both adults and children
    — “Patience, warmth, joy, humor, and strong improvisational skills.”
  • Those who enjoy working in themed, immersive environments with theatrical lighting and activities
    — “The environment includes exposure to theatrical lighting, bright LEDs, fast-moving lights, and occasional flashing/strobe effects.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires availability during peak holiday periods and at least one weekend day per week
    — “Available to work at least one weekend day per week (both preferred) and peak holiday periods.”
  • Candidates must be physically capable of lifting and moving inventory up to 45 lbs
    — “Ability to lift, carry, and place inventory up to 45 lbs on shelving at various heights.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with interactive retail or event facilitation in your resume and interview responses
    — “Bring the CAMP brand to life by providing a fully immersive, joyful environment for customers of all ages.”
  • Highlight your ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with diverse age groups simultaneously
    — “Customer Engagement: Welcome every guest into the store, start engaging conversations to discover their interests, and introduce relevant products to drive retail sales.”
  • Showcase your experience with product demonstrations or event coordination in your application materials
    — “Lead product demonstrations, facilitate crafting or slime bar activities, and staff the gift-wrapping station.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • driving retail sales
  • facilitating product demonstrations
  • assisting with events
Typical background
retailsalescustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer EngagementSalesProduct DemonstrationsEvent SupportCheckoutStore Operations

Preferred

Retail ExperienceHospitalityChildcareChild Development

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceSalesTeamworkCommunicationRetailCustomer Engagement

About the role

Original posting from CAMP via Greenhouse

Job Title: Seasonal Sales Associate

Reports To: General Manager

Location: CAMP Tyson's (Tysons Corner Center)

Compensation: $17.00/ hour

Position Type: Seasonal, Part-Time (approx. 5 to 25 hours per week, depending on availability)

Duration: October 25, 2026 - January 31, 2027

Shifts: 4 to 8-hour daily shifts across mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Must be available to work at least one weekend day per week (both days preferred) and key holiday dates.

About the Company

CAMP is a Family Experience Company launched in 2018, known for our one-of-a-kind shop/play hybrid experience at physical locations across the country.  Each CAMP store features rotating themed experiences where families come to play, explore, and create unforgettable memories together.  We believe that play connects us all, and at CAMP, play is bigger, bubblier, funnier, fuzzier, slimier, and sillier than anywhere else.

What will you do at CAMP?

We are looking for Seasonal Sales Associates to join our CAMP team. You will be responsible for guiding CAMP’s families through our retail experience, ensuring they have a magical experience and want to return! Bring the CAMP brand to life by providing a fully immersive, joyful environment for customers of all ages.

Essential Responsibilities

Customer Engagement: Welcome every guest into the store, start engaging conversations to discover their interests, and introduce relevant products to drive retail sales.

Drive Sales: Achieve individual and store sales targets/KPIs through consistent, proactive selling experiences.

Product Demos & Activities: Lead product demonstrations, facilitate crafting or slime bar activities, and staff the gift-wrapping station.

Event Support: Assist with store activations and special events, such as birthday parties.

Checkout & Communication: Process customer transactions at the register and share information regarding upcoming CAMP programs or news.

Store Operations: Assist with visual merchandising, stock replenishment, and general tasks to keep the sales floor clean, organized, and customer-ready.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must be able to work 4 to 8-hour shifts across mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Available to work at least one weekend day per week (both preferred) and peak holiday periods.

High energy, enthusiasm, and a guest-first attitude.

Passion for selling, customer service, and engaging with both adults and children.

Prior experience or background in retail, hospitality, childcare, or child development/education is preferred.

Patience, warmth, joy, humor, and strong improvisational skills.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Authorized to work lawfully in the United States.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Ability to stand and continuously move around the store for up to 8 hours.

Ability to lift, carry, and place inventory up to 45 lbs on shelving at various heights (may involve step stools or ladders).

Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, and walk throughout the shift.

The environment includes exposure to theatrical lighting, bright LEDs, fast-moving lights, and occasional flashing/strobe effects.

Perks & Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

30% off CAMP merchandise 

1.5x hourly pay on select peak holidays

Source: CAMP careers (Greenhouse)

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