Seasonal Holiday Sales Associate - Santa Monica Place

Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year. As a
Sales Associate/Photographer
, you’ll help create excellent experiences on our Santa photo sets by welcoming families, engaging with children, and capturing magical holiday moments they’ll remember for years to come.

You’ll bring warmth, energy, and world-class guest service to every visit while supporting a smooth, joyful photo experience from start to finish. Santas’s season is short and spots fill fast- apply now to lock in your schedule!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

Grow your skills and confidence by developing alongside a supportive team, gaining hands-on experience with sales performance, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Same day pay options for early access to your paycheck
Employee Referral Program
A fun, fast-paced environment where you’ll be part of a team that helps create memorable experiences for families
Opportunities beyond the season
— return for future holiday seasons and explore growth opportunities within our souvenir photography division, where available
Exclusive Holiday Perks for You & Your Family:
One free visit with Santa for friends and family, including:
10 photo prints
10 free holiday cards from Shutterfly
A personalized digital message from Santa, powered by Portable North Pole
3 free months of access to Pixie Post, our digital greeting card platform
What You’ll Do:
Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs to take home
Photography experience not required
Provide excellent guest service throughout the Santa photo set experience, making every family feel welcomed, cared for, and part of the magic
Participate as a team member, ensuring photo operations run smoothly and effectively
Engage in a friendly, patient, and festive manner with children, families, guests, staff, and coworkers
Operate POS system and photography equipment
Maintain a safe and clean working environment
All other tasks as assigned
What We’re Looking For
At least 16 years of age
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 10-25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time
Positive attitude and strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable greeting and working with families and children
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to process sales transactions and comfortable with cash handling
Professional attire and good hygiene are a must
Available to attend training meetings and complete required courses
Flexibility to work during “peak” retail hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays
Available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week or as needed
Previous retail, service industry, or cashier experience preferred but not required
We Work Together to Win Together
Our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime.

We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life. Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success.

Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion.