WE’RE HIRING!

Position: Event Facilitator

Position Type: Permanent, part-time, evenings and weekends required

Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts at $10.50/hour

Hours:  3-8 hours per week as needed

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Job Overview:

At Diversions Puzzles & Games, our goal is to provide a unique and engaging experience for our customers. We are seeking a positive team member who excels at teaching board games and is passionate about promoting community through gaming to facilitate in-store and off-site events. Potential team members should have strong communication skills, excel at managing groups of people and multiple priorities, and thrive when working independently. Don’t just search ‘puzzle store near me’, be a part of the team!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Organize and facilitate regularly scheduled in-store and off-site events, 1-2x per week on average.

  • Learn and teach venue/audience-appropriate games at events while maintaining store presence through assisting attendees and occasionally selling merchandise.

  • Communicate event updates and attendee feedback to venue host and store manager.

  • Work with store manager to create new events and refresh current event calendar.

  • Assist store manager in identifying needs and logistics for in-store and off-site events, including prize support, promotional materials, and merchandise.

  • Maintain records for sanctioned gaming events and tournaments as required.

  • Assist with managing and ordering inventory for events.

  • Assist with maintaining and growing event attendance.

  • Sales associate duties on occasion as assigned by manager, including: provide product information to customers; recommend age and skill appropriate games and puzzles to customers, operate cash register, process credit card payments, and ensure the neat and orderly appearance of the store.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of retail experience preferred, but not required.

  • High school diploma preferred.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Have flexibility in availability. Be punctual and reliable.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and with other team members.

  • Ability to work in a busy environment and manage multiple work responsibilities simultaneously.

  • Reliable form of transportation to attend game events off-site, primarily during evenings and weekends.

For a full job description or to submit an application/resume, please contact us or email the store manager at portsmouth@diversionsgames.com. Don’t just search ‘puzzle store near me’, be a part of the team!