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Temp Retail staff needed for GENCON!

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$24/hr

A+ Staffing is seeking retail staff to assist with a GENCON event! DUTIES: Retail: You will assist a team working a retail booth during GenCon, This will include stocking and restocking product ...

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Temp Retail staff needed for GENCON!

Temp Retail staff needed for GENCON!

A+ Staffing

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$24/hr

Temporary

Posted 2 days ago

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A+ Staffing is seeking retail staff to assist with a GENCON event!
DUTIES: Retail: You will assist a team working a retail booth during GenCon, This will include stocking and restocking product, assisting customers, working on a POS, Line management and any other tasks assigned
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:
1. 7/30 – 9am-3pm, 7/31 – 9am-3pm, 8/1 – 9am-4pm, 8/2 – 9am – 3pm
2. 7/30 – 8am-7pm, 7/31 – 8am-7pm, 8/1 – 9am-7pm, 8/2 – 9am – 6pm
3. 7/30 – 7am-3pm, 7/31 – 7am-3pm, 8/1 – 7am-3pm, 8/2 – 7am – 4pm
4. 7/30 – 2pm-9pm, 7/31 – 2pm-9pm, 8/1 – 2pm-9pm
LOCATION: Lucas Oil Stadium & Indiana Convention Center
PAY: $24/hour paid the following Friday - W2 Based
Thank you! A+ STAFFING.