Job Description

Make the holidays matter - join a purpose-driven team helping young people thrive.

Do you love working outdoors, helping people, and spreading holiday cheer? Are you looking for seasonal work that's fast-paced, meaningful, and full of good vibes?

Aunt Leah's Independent Lifeskills Society is hiring

Seasonal Sales Associates

to support the day-to-day operations of our

2025 Annual Christmas Tree Lot Fundraiser

-- a joyful community tradition that directly supports

youth aging out of foster care and young moms at risk of losing custody

.

You'll be at the heart of the action, helping customers find their perfect tree, managing inventory, training volunteers, and keeping your tree lot clean, safe, and festive. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role that's great for people with retail, volunteer coordination, or outdoor event experience.

This full-time seasonal position runs from

November 17 to December 22, 2025

(or earlier, if we sell out!). Shifts are

32 to 37.5 hours per week

, including

evenings and weekends

. Locations are in

Vancouver and Burnaby

and accessible by transit.

If you want to make a difference while working in a fun, supportive environment -- we want to hear from you!

easonal Sales Associate - Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Location:

Metro Vancouver (Vancouver & Burnaby Tree Lot Locations)

Schedule:

32-37.5 hrs/week, flexible shifts (9am-9pm), incl. evenings & weekends

Pay:

$22.00/hour

Start Date:

November 17, 2025

End Date:

December 22, 2025 (or earlier, if inventory sells out!)

Reports To:

Social Enterprise Lead

Qualifications & Requirements:

Undergo and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions; waterproof clothing & footwear is required This position involves physical work moving objects weighing up to 50lbs Basic knowledge of working with tools - drills, hammers, loppers, saws

What You'll Be Doing:

Participating in site setup and take down Daily opening and closing of the tree lot Counting and tracking tree lot inventory Identifying and assessing customers needs to achieve satisfaction, providing product information Wrapping trees and tying trees to customers' vehicles Supervising, orienting and training volunteers Supervising and handling point of sale register & Square POS App Daily financial reconciliation and reporting Managing and participating in the unloading of suppliers' tree deliveries Ensuring tree lots are clean, safe, and secure according to Aunt Leah's Health and Safety policies

What You Bring:

Sales or customer service experience Great people skills and a positive attitude Able to work

independently outdoors

in all weather Experience supervising volunteers or small teams Basic comfort with hand tools (training provided) Strong communication and organizational skills Able to lift up to

50 lbs

safely Commitment to Aunt Leah's mission and values

Bonus If You Have:

First Aid Certification Valid BC driver's license + access to vehicle Experience in non-profit, fundraising, or donor-supported settings

Working Conditions:

Candidates must be able to commit to 37.5 hour per week and be available to work a variety of shifts including mornings and evenings between 9am to 9pm Candidates must have weekend availability Christmas Tree Lots are located in

Vancouver and Burnaby

This position includes physical work moving objects weighing up to 50lbs This position works outdoors in all weather conditions; waterproof clothing & footwear is required

To apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter quoting

Treelots Sales Associate (Seasonal).

Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest in joining Aunt Leah's Independent Life Skills Society!

We encourage qualified people of all gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities to apply if you are interested in supporting our mission and mandate and like what we have to offer.

#INDHP

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 weeks

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 37.5 per week

Application question(s):

What experience do you have working with the following tools: drills, hammers, loppers, saws? All Sales Manager position shifts are worked OUTDOORS in All-Weather Conditions as you will be selling real trees. Are you able to meet this requirement? Do you have access to your own reliable vehicle? This position requires safely lifting live trees (approx. 50 lbs ), can you meet this job requirement? Our Christmas Tree Lots are located in Burnaby (All Saints Anglican Church - Royal Oak & Rumble) and Vancouver - Kerrisdale (St. Stephen's United Church - 54th & Granville). While we will do our best to accommodate your preference, we cannot guarantee placement at a specific location. Which location would you prefer to work at: Burnaby, Vancouver - Kerrisdale, or are you open to either?
Experience:

sales: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

BC Drivers Licence? (preferred)
Work Location: In person