On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2388)

About the Role

Target is seeking On‑Demand Guest Advocates who help families discover the joy of everyday life. This on‑demand position allows you to create your own schedule by picking up shifts posted in the myTime mobile scheduling app. You will attend a Target Welcome orientation and a short‑term structured training program before beginning shift work. Reliable, prompt attendance and active engagement (picking up at least one shift every four weeks) are essential; failure to respond to contact attempts or to work at least one shift within five months may result in termination.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest experience by delivering the service standard.
• Create a welcoming experience by greeting guests while completing daily tasks.
• Engage with guests in a welcoming way to help solve their specific needs.
• Be knowledgeable about tools, products, and services in the store to resolve issues and improve the guest experience.
• Thank guests and let them know we’re happy they chose to shop at Target.
• Scan and bag all guest items efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with food‑safety standards and company best practices.
• Work efficiently to minimize guest wait time while maintaining service accuracy.
• Inform guests about current and upcoming brand launches, store activities, and events.
• Explain the benefits of Target Loyalty programs and assist with applications or sign‑ups.
• Be familiar with all fulfillment services and direct guests to enroll, activate, and use them.
• Show guests how to use Wallet and other features within the Target App.
• Process returns according to register prompts, partnering with leaders as needed while following Target policies.
• Partner with leaders to de‑escalate situations and recover the guest shopping experience.
• Provide easy and accurate service to Order Pick‑Up, Drive‑Up, and Registry guests.
• Maintain a clean, clutter‑free work area, including gathering abandoned items, baskets, and hangers.
• Stock supplies during store open hours while remaining available for guests.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct, safety, and compliance.
• Work safely at all times; comply with safety policies, report hazards, and correct them when possible.
• Support guest services such as Order Pick‑Up, Drive‑Up orders, and Drive‑Up returns, adhering to federal, state, and local adult‑beverage laws.
• Support Cash Office processes as needed, including management of cash systems.
• Perform all other duties based on business needs.

Requirements

• Enjoy interacting with and helping guests and team members.
• Thrive in a fast‑moving, physically demanding role; teamwork, flexibility, and creative problem solving are key.
• Open to a flexible schedule with varying hours, days, or shifts (including nights, weekends, holidays, and peak times).
• Communicate effectively using positive language and attentive to guests’ needs.
• Remain focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment; accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintain a welcoming and helpful attitude toward guests and colleagues.
• Attention to detail while multitasking.
• Willingness to educate guests and engage around products and services.
• Ability to operate multiple frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Accurately handle cash register operations, cash transactions, and support cash‑office functions as needed.
• Scan, handle, and move merchandise safely, frequently lifting up to 10 lb and occasionally up to 44 lb without assistance.
• Flexibility to pick up shifts (e.g., nights, weekends, holidays) to meet store needs.
• Active engagement by picking up and working shifts and responding promptly to contact attempts.
• Must work at least one shift within five months or employment will be administratively terminated.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and other elements while performing duties such as Drive‑Up and carry‑out.
• Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift (shift length may vary).

Pay

Starting hourly rate: $16.25 USD per hour.

Schedule

This is an on‑demand position. You will select shifts that fit your availability via the myTime mobile scheduling app. A minimum of four hours must be worked every four weeks, and you must work at least one shift within five months of hire. Shifts may include nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak shopping times.