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Once Upon A Child

Team Leader

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

At Once Upon A Child we buy and sell gently-used children's clothing, toys, shoes, equipment, and accessories. By joining our team you will have an opportunity to be a part of the #1 resale retailer ...

Once Upon A Child

Retail Sales Associate

Timonium, MD · On-site

$15/hr

As North America's #1 Children's Resale Franchise, Once Upon A Child ® offers customers a fun and convenient way to buy and sell gently used kids' stuff, which makes saving money on children ...

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How much do summer once upon child jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer once upon child in the United States is $16.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.26 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sales associate at Once Upon Child during the summer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sales Associate at Once Upon a Child, you need strong customer service skills, basic retail knowledge, and preferably a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and cash handling procedures is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills help associates stand out in a busy retail environment. These abilities are essential for delivering a positive shopping experience, maintaining store efficiency, and supporting sales goals during the high-traffic summer months.

What is a summer Once Upon Child employee?

A Summer Once Upon Child employee typically works at Once Upon A Child, a retail store that buys and sells gently used children's clothing, toys, and equipment, during the summer season. These employees may assist with customer service, sorting and pricing merchandise, organizing the sales floor, and helping with buying or selling items. The position is often seasonal and ideal for students or individuals seeking summer employment in a retail environment.

What is the difference between Summer Once Upon Child vs Summer Children's Clothing Retail Associate?

AspectSummer Once Upon ChildSummer Children's Clothing Retail Associate
Required CredentialsNone specific, customer service skills preferredHigh school diploma often preferred, retail experience helpful
Work EnvironmentThrift store, donation center, retail settingClothing store, retail environment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by thrift stores, consignment shops, resale businessesUsed by retail clothing stores, department stores
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for retail and customer service roles in resale storesCompared for retail sales, customer interaction, and clothing sales roles

Summer Once Upon Child typically involves working in a resale or consignment store environment, focusing on customer service and handling donations. In contrast, a Summer Children's Clothing Retail Associate works in a retail clothing store, assisting customers and selling apparel. Both roles require customer service skills but differ mainly in the store type and specific duties.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a summer associate at Once Upon Child?

As a summer associate at Once Upon A Child, your primary responsibilities include assisting customers, sorting and pricing gently used children's items, organizing store displays, and maintaining a clean, inviting environment. You’ll work closely with a small team, collaborating to meet daily sales goals and ensuring a positive customer experience. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during peak shopping times, but it’s also supportive, with team members often cross-training to cover various roles. This position is ideal for those looking to gain retail experience, develop customer service skills, and enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere.
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Infographic showing various Summer Once Upon Child job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,750 per year, or $16.2 per hour.

Sales Associate/Buyer Once Upon A Child - Full Time

Platos Closet & Once Upon A Child

Harwood Heights, IL • On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Description:
To help promote all aspects of the business including but not limited to buying, selling, pricing, and merchandising. Promote a high level of customer service by ensuring customers are assisted in an enthusiastic, timely, and knowledgeable manner. Assist store management in daily store operations, including the buying of used merchandise. Knowledge of baby and children's clothing/brands, toys and equipment is a plus. Help us offer stylish and affordable recycled clothing, toys and equipment while protecting the environment in the process. Speaking Polish or Spanish a plus.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Ability:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. No prior experience is required but some retail experience is preferred. Must be able to work at least 3 shifts per week and be available weekends. Speaking Polish or Spanish and/or daytime availability a plus.
Equipment:
Must be able to use and fully maintain the following equipment:
• Vacuum
• Ticketing Gun
• Shrink Wrapper
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:
• Ability to work well with all team members
• Verbal communications skills
• Written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Follow-up skills
• Attention to detail important
• Able to work independently with little direction
• Professionalism
• Ability to clearly communicate
• High energy level; enthusiastic
• Good reading skills
• Accountability to self and staff
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk/hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places (i.e. ladders).
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud - a typical retail store environment with background music playing, children yelling, etc.
Job Title: Sales Associate
Reports To: Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Status: Part Time - Hourly
* Essential Function
Additional Info:
Benefits:
We offer a competitive wage, flexible scheduling, fun casual work environment, great discount, first picks, health benefits, 401K, contests and staff bonuses. Opportunity to progress into supervisory positions at the stores. There is also a Manager In Training Program.
Must be able to work at least 4 shifts per week (30 hrs+) and be available weekends (1 day, both or rotating).

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