Key Holder/Sales Associate

Cowboys and Astronauts
1478 West Summerdale Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
From $19 an hour - Part-time

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Skills

Do you have experience in Merchandising display arrangement?

Job details

Pay

  • From $19 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
  • Evenings as needed
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays

Benefits

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  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Full job description

At Cowboys and Astronauts, we believe shopping should feel like discovery: warm, personal, and a little unexpected. We're not just a store—we're a curated lifestyle destination serving up style, essentials, and supplies for modern kind. From rugged classics to elevated self-care, we carry goods that are thoughtfully selected, beautifully made, and often a little hard to find.

We’re looking for a Part Time Key Holder / Sales Associate who brings heart, hustle, and genuine hospitality to the floor. Someone who knows that good service starts with a great hello—and knows how to make people feel seen, not just sold to. If you are someone who enjoys building relationships with regulars and making people feel welcome in a shop, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

  • Be the face of the shop—greet every guest like they just walked into your favorite neighborhood hangout
  • Help customers explore our mix of apparel, accessories, grooming, barware, books, home goods, and gifts
  • Share product knowledge in an authentic, friendly way (you don’t need to know it all—just be curious and eager to learn)
  • Keep the shop looking sharp: stock, straighten, and style the floor with intention and care
  • Handle purchases and returns efficiently through our POS system
  • Support the team in creating an atmosphere that’s stylish, welcoming, and inclusive

Who You Are:

  • A natural conversationalist who can make anyone feel at home
  • Enthusiastic about great design, thoughtful products, and helping people discover new favorites
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive—you notice what needs to be done and jump in
  • Ideally, you have retail or service experience, but more important is a great attitude and willingness to learn
  • Flexible and able to work weekends or holidays when needed

Perks:

  • Staff discount on some very cool stuff
  • Opportunities to grow with a locally loved, independent brand
  • A work environment that values personality, style, and community

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

  • What about Cowboys and Astronauts made you want to apply?
  • Are you comfortable being in the store alone?
  • Have you previously opened or closed a retail store?
  • What is your availability? Are you available to work weekends and evenings?

Experience:

  • boutique or specialty retail: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person