Be An Official Geek
Illusive Comics & Games, LLC is the premier comic book and tabletop game store in the Silicon Valley, so we are looking for the best geeks that want to join our team!
We are hiring for one part-time position for Sales and running D&D events for kids.
Please note: We are a very busy shop, and there is no downtime on shift to read comics, nor play games, unless required. Employees can do that before or after shifts.
Reliable transportation is required.
Required Experience:
• Have at least 1 year Retail or Sales Experience.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent, and have completed at least one year of College
• Previous experience with working with children in an official capacity- teaching or camp, etc.
• Knowledge of Apple products and Google Drive.
Required skills for both positions:
• Applicants must feel comfortable working around crowds, multi-tasking, and be very detail oriented.
• Be a self-starter and not need redirections to find tasks to do (we have a lists of things staff can be doing)
• Communicate well with fellow staff and Management
• Be able to multi-task, follow through on To-Do lists, and re-prioritize as needed
• Be able to lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds of comics.
• Excellent sense of humor. You should start honing your pun ability now.
We are a very COVID-safe environment. All staff must be fully boosted and we prefer you wear masks in the shop.
Staff are expected to help foster and grow our environment that is openly welcoming and safe for Women, Neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ folk.
Illusive Comics & Games, LLC is the premier comic book and tabletop game store in the Silicon Valley, so we are looking for the best geeks that want to join our team!
We are hiring for one part-time position for Sales and running D&D events for kids.
Please note: We are a very busy shop, and there is no downtime on shift to read comics, nor play games, unless required. Employees can do that before or after shifts.
Reliable transportation is required.
Required Experience:
• Have at least 1 year Retail or Sales Experience.
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent, and have completed at least one year of College
• Previous experience with working with children in an official capacity- teaching or camp, etc.
• Knowledge of Apple products and Google Drive.
Required skills for both positions:
• Applicants must feel comfortable working around crowds, multi-tasking, and be very detail oriented.
• Be a self-starter and not need redirections to find tasks to do (we have a lists of things staff can be doing)
• Communicate well with fellow staff and Management
• Be able to multi-task, follow through on To-Do lists, and re-prioritize as needed
• Be able to lift and carry boxes up to 30 pounds of comics.
• Excellent sense of humor. You should start honing your pun ability now.
We are a very COVID-safe environment. All staff must be fully boosted and we prefer you wear masks in the shop.
Staff are expected to help foster and grow our environment that is openly welcoming and safe for Women, Neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ folk.
Game Position
Daily tasks include answering the phone, ringing up customers, and answering questions about our current and upcoming products, checking in new inventory, processing special orders, getting out from behind the registers to help customers and doggies that are shopping and have questions.
Required Skills:
• Ability to be a Dungeon Master for D&D groups
• Be personable and conversational with customers, while also being productive with work
• Building good relationships with our customers
• Knowledge and experience with a lot of boardgames
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of Magic: the Gathering
• Knowledge of Pokemon
• Knowledge of Warhammer 40, 000
Required days of work for this position are: Friday 11a- 5p, Sunday 11a-5p, and two weekday afternoons for running events.
Required Skills:
• Ability to be a Dungeon Master for D&D groups
• Be personable and conversational with customers, while also being productive with work
• Building good relationships with our customers
• Knowledge and experience with a lot of boardgames
Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of Magic: the Gathering
• Knowledge of Pokemon
• Knowledge of Warhammer 40, 000
Required days of work for this position are: Friday 11a- 5p, Sunday 11a-5p, and two weekday afternoons for running events.
Minimum wage in Santa Clara is presently $17.20 per hour, increasing to $17.75 as of January 1, 2024. Salary range for this positions is $17.20-$20, DOE. Benefits include, but are not limited to, a 25% discount. We know many folks could find work elsewhere for more money, but opportunities to work in a high quality Comic Book or Game Shop are rare. Plus, we have an awesome crew.
Applicants should email a resume to Contact@IllusiveComics.com, highlighting their relevant knowledge and customer service work experience. Printed applications will not be considered. We are interviewing now.
We are an EEOC employer.
Applicants should email a resume to Contact@IllusiveComics.com, highlighting their relevant knowledge and customer service work experience. Printed applications will not be considered. We are interviewing now.
We are an EEOC employer.