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Children's Activity Area Associate
IKEAEmeryville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2026
💰 $44,000/yr
About the role
Why we will love you
You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.
JOB TYPE – Perm, PT
HOURS -12 - 20 hours per week (Limited Benefits)
SHIFTS – Evenings and weekends required; General Window of Operation: 945am - 930pm
PAY: $22.00
The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 7/13/2025
What you'll be doing day to day
At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Småland, 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 Småland.
- 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.
Together as a team
At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!
Qualifications
• Experience in retail or childcare preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
Requirements:
- Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs).
The starting rate/ salary for this position is 22 USD
You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.
A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share your uniqueness. Join our team and start a better life for yourself.
JOB TYPE – Perm, PT
HOURS -12 - 20 hours per week (Limited Benefits)
SHIFTS – Evenings and weekends required; General Window of Operation: 945am - 930pm
PAY: $22.00
The anticipated posting closing date is on or around 7/13/2025
What you'll be doing day to day
At IKEA, we are a very family-friendly retailer, that's why we offer IKEA Småland, 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 Småland.
- 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.
Together as a team
At IKEA it's all about our customers, and in Customer Relations we build and retain long-lasting relationships with new and existing customers in a multichannel retail environment. We're a diverse team that work together to ensure a positive and joyful experience for all IKEA visitors and customers: we set up services, gather feedback and make things right! Our modus operandi is to connect to people by listening to their personal needs and to create genuine interactions. We're a bunch of people who are truly passionate about people!
Qualifications
• Experience in retail or childcare preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification training provided.
Requirements:
- Physical Demands: Lifting and Carrying Occasionally (1-25lbs).
The starting rate/ salary for this position is 22 USD
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