On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T1925)
About the role
Target is looking for On‑Demand Guest Advocates who help families discover the joy of everyday life. As an On‑Demand Team Member you create your own schedule by picking up shifts posted in the myTime mobile scheduling app. You must attend a Target Welcome orientation and complete a short‑term training program before beginning work.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a service culture that prioritizes the guest experience and delivers the service standard.
- Greet guests warmly and create a welcoming environment while completing daily tasks.
- Assist guests with their specific needs, answering questions about store products, services, and promotions.
- Scan and bag items efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with food‑safety standards.
- Minimize guest wait time while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- Promote Target Loyalty programs, assist with sign‑ups, and explain benefits.
- Explain and direct guests to fulfillment services such as Order Pick‑Up, Drive‑Up, and Registry.
- Demonstrate use of the Target Wallet and other features of the Target App.
- Process returns according to register prompts and partner with leaders to resolve issues.
- De‑escalate challenging situations and recover the guest shopping experience while following policy.
- Provide 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 hours while remaining available to assist guests.
- Follow all safety policies, report hazards, and work in a safe manner at all times.
- Support cash‑office processes as needed, including cash register operations.
- Perform any other duties based on business needs.
Requirements & Skills
- Strong communication skills, using positive language and attentive listening.
- Ability to stay focused and composed in a fast‑paced environment while multitasking.
- Welcoming, helpful attitude toward guests and team members.
- Attention to detail while handling multiple tasks.
- Willingness to educate guests about products and services.
- Proficiency with handheld scanners, mobile devices, and other technology equipment.
- Capability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Accurate cash handling and register operation.
- Physical ability to lift or move merchandise up to 10 lb regularly and up to 44 lb occasionally, without assistance.
- Flexibility to pick up shifts on nights, weekends, holidays, and other peak times.
- Active engagement: pick up and work shifts regularly and respond to contact attempts.
- Must work at least one shift within 5 months or employment will be terminated.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity, and outdoor conditions (e.g., Drive‑Up, carry‑out areas).
- Ability to remain mobile for the duration of a scheduled shift.
Benefits
Competitive benefits covering financial, education, well‑being, and more are available. See details at Target Benefits. Eligibility information can be found at https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_A.
Pay
Starting hourly rate: $16.25 USD per hour.
Schedule
This is an On‑Demand position. You are not placed on a posted weekly schedule; instead you select shifts that fit your availability via the myTime app. You must pick up and work at least one shift every four weeks (minimum four hours) and respond promptly to scheduling communications. Flexibility is required, and failure to work at least one shift within five months will result in administrative termination.