Job Title: 2026 Kinderecke Staff
Company: Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Inc. (CCI)
Job Type: Contract for 2026 Market season (November 2026 - December 2026)

Summary:
The Kinderecke Staff is responsible for creating a magical German-inspired environment for families to enjoy doing crafts and other hands-on activities. Reports to the Cultural Programs Manager.

Kinderecke Program:
The Kinderecke serves as a magical place for families to come together to do crafts and be creative. The program includes weekly German- or Christmas-inspired crafts for all ages that are easy and mostly self-explanatory. The Kinderecke will be open for crafts during all hours of the market, including special events and some private rentals.

Essential Kinderecke Staff Duties & Responsibilities:

• Greet and engage guests in the Kinderecke in a meaningful way.
• Assist guests during the crafting process as needed.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment in the hut; this includes making sure supplies are stocked, organized, and the hut is cleaned regularly.
• Understand the set-up and clean-up for each day’s crafts.
• Welcome and direct volunteers and staff upon their arrival to the Kinderecke and advise them of their role in the hut; be available for support during their shifts (Schedules and assignments will be provided by the Cultural Programs Manager).
• Help create a magical Christmas environment for all ages.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Enthusiastic about working with children of all ages and their families; experience in Early Childhood Education and/or Early Learning settings is a plus.
• Communicate and interact with the public and CCI team members professionally, serving as an ambassador for the Market.
• Strong interpersonal skills - able to work independently and with a team, problem-solver.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to spend prolonged time standing in all weather (mostly cold weather).

Time Commitment:

• Evening and weekend availability, most weekdays.
• Approximately 17-20 set hours a week are required during Market Hours (November 22, 2026 - December 24, 2026), with additional shifts available.

Compensation: $20/Hour