Seasonal Holiday Retail Manager, Nittany Mall

Job overview

The Seasonal Holiday Retail Manager role is onsite at Nittany Mall in State College, PA. Compensation is not specified. Cherry Hill Programs creates holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families in partnership with retail locations and attractions. The manager leads the seasonal photo-operation team, overseeing staffing, daily operations, sales, and guest service. The role helps deliver memorable Santa visits and photo experiences while maintaining site performance and coordinating with venue partners and vendors.

What you'll do

• Create schedules and ensure staffing coverage
• recruit, hire, train, and onboard team members
• oversee daily operations and site performance
• respond to business calls and emails
• drive sales and cash-handling compliance
• verify and submit deposits and financial paperwork
• coach team members
• build relationships with venue partners and vendors
• resolve guest concerns
• manage seasonal setup, breakdown, and equipment security.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

seasonal holiday retail manager

local manager

holiday photo operations

santa visits

team leadership

staffing and scheduling

sales performance

guest service

state college pa

nittany mall

cherry hill programs

seasonal

weekend availability

holiday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Same-day pay options
• employee referral program
• holiday perks including a free Santa visit with photo prints and holiday cards, a personalized digital Santa message, and three months of Pixie Post access.

Why this role

Seasonal role with required pre-season training; flexible schedule includes evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods; approximately 40 hours per week, with additional hours as business needs require.

About the employer

Cherry Hill Programs Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers. Sector: 45.