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Key Holder

Little Words Project

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Compensation
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Location
Garden City, NY
Schedule
Temporary / Seasonal
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Little Words Project is seeking a Key Holder for its Roosevelt Field store through early January. The role supports store leadership with daily operations, sales goals, and the guest experience. The Key Holder helps lead the sales floor, opens and closes the store, assists with events and custom orders, and supports Sales Associate training. Key Holder or Shift Lead experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Retail OperationsSalesCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkLeadershipInitiativeCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingGuest EngagementWeekend and Holiday AvailabilityFlexible Scheduling

Qualifications

2+ Years Retail or Customer Service ExperienceKey Holder or Shift Lead Experience

Full job description

Key Holder – Roosevelt Field, NY (Seasonal)

We’re looking for an energetic, hands-on Key Holder to support our Roosevelt Field store through early January. This temporary role is perfect for someone who loves retail, thrives in a team environment, and enjoys creating meaningful connections with guests.

As a Key Holder, you’ll support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with daily operations, help lead the sales floor, and ensure every guest has a welcoming and memorable Little Words Project experience.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager with daily store operations and sales goals.

  • Open and close the store independently and help keep operations running smoothly.

  • Lead by example on the sales floor and deliver exceptional guest service.

  • Welcome guests, make personalized product recommendations, and support the Bead Bar experience.

  • Assist with beading appointments, events, parties, and custom orders.

  • Support training and onboarding of Sales Associates by sharing product and guest service knowledge.

  • Assist with inventory, backstock, merchandising, product launches, and clienteling.

  • Help resolve guest concerns and communicate store needs to leadership.

  • Support KPIs and sales goals while creating a positive, high-energy store environment.

What You Bring

  • 2+ years of retail or customer service experience; Key Holder or Shift Lead experience preferred.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Positive, energetic, and team-oriented approach.

  • Ability to lead by example and take initiative.

  • Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

  • Passion for Little Words Project and creating meaningful guest connections.

  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible retail schedule.

Who You Are

You’re an energetic, positive team player who loves retail and creating meaningful connections with guests. You lead by example, enjoy supporting your teammates, and aren’t afraid to jump in wherever needed to help the store succeed. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a can-do attitude to every shift.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet you!

Temporary position through early January.

All in-store roles are eligible for monthly commission and quarterly KPI/Sales bonus.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,809 open Retail jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$63–78K/yr28 salary ranges
  • New York median$17–20/hr153 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 203 open Retail jobs in New York and 3,809 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Retail postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (974 postings).
Education
150 of the 3,809 open Retail jobs (4%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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