On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (...

Target is a leading American retail corporation known for its commitment to providing exceptional shopping experiences and high-quality products to families across the nation. Founded with the vision of making everyday life better for all, Target values teamwork, inclusivity, and innovation in delivering great service and value to its guests. The company fosters a positive workplace culture where employees are encouraged to grow their skills and build meaningful careers.

This particular opportunity is for an On-Demand Team Member (TM) position at Target, a role designed for individuals seeking flexible and personalized work schedules. As an On-Demand TM, you choose your own shifts using Target's myTime mobile scheduling app based on availability and store needs. This role requires you to pick up shifts regularly, with a minimum expectation of working at least one shift every four weeks, ensuring engagement and reliability. Employment in this role has certain conditions regarding responsiveness and attendance to maintain active status.

The On-Demand TM will receive a starting hourly wage of $18.25 USD. While this position does not appear on a fixed weekly schedule, it offers ideal flexibility for those balancing other commitments or preferring non-traditional work hours. The team member is expected to attend a Target Welcome orientation and participate in training to prepare for their responsibilities effectively.

The core function of the On-Demand TM in this context is as a Guest Advocate, which is pivotal in driving Target's service culture. Guest Advocates are expected to engage proactively with guests, fostering an inclusive and welcoming shopping environment. This role emphasizes providing outstanding customer service, problem-solving, and educating guests about Target’s services and loyalty programs. You will regularly interact with guests at different service points, such as checklanes, guest services, gift registry, order pick-up, and Drive Up.

The job blends operational tasks such as handling cash register use, scanning and bagging purchases, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean workspace with interpersonal duties that involve greeting guests, resolving concerns, and promoting store events and digital tools like the Target App. The position is fast-paced, physically active, requiring the ability to multitask effectively while maintaining attention to detail and compliance with safety policies and company standards.

Flexibility to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak shopping times is crucial, as is a collaborative mindset to work both independently and with the Target team. The On-Demand TM role is not only a job but an opportunity to gain valuable retail experience and skills that can help build a career in customer service and retail management. Target supports its employees through various benefits and strives to create a work environment where team members feel valued and equipped to succeed.

Overall, working at Target as an On-Demand Team Member offers a unique and adaptable work experience enriched by the company’s customer-first philosophy, strong support system, and innovative scheduling approach.