Team Smiley Freelance

We are hiring candidates in two different locations - the Greater Pittsburgh and Greater Johnstown area.

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group is investing in the Greater Johnstown area with remodels of our local Eat'n Parks, including a BRAND NEW restaurant in Richland Township! We will be hosting Grand Opening activities and promoting the brand throughout the late spring and summer, and we’re looking for dedicated local individuals to help reinvigorate our relationship with guests in this region through events and other outreach. Assignments may include:

· Assisting with Grand Opening activities at the new restaurant like ribbon cuttings, giveaways, and vendor popups

· Staffing Smiley mascot appearances at our restaurants or community events

· Facilitating Smiley Cookie decorating and free swag tables at our restaurants or community events

· Distributing flyers to local businesses

Eat'n Park Hospitality Group (ENPHG), recently named a Most Loved Work Place and a Best Place to Work, is the proud parent company of successful hospitality brands including Eat'n Park, Hello Bistro, The Porch, Parkhurst Dining, and SmileyCookie.com. Starting as a single car-hop restaurant in 1949, ENPHG is now a portfolio of foodservice concepts serving 50 million guests annually in its restaurants, on college and corporate campuses, and in every state through our online store.

Get paid for delivering smiles! If you are a team player with a magnetic personality and looking for experience in the marketing field, apply to become part of Eat’n Park’s Team Smiley. Members of Team Smiley act as brand ambassadors at community events by interacting with guests to promote the brand, all while bringing the Smiley mascot to life!

As a part of our Freelance Team Smiley, a flexible part-time position, you’ll represent Pittsburgh’s leading restaurant chain and work with the public in a high-profile role. It’s a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in field marketing and networking with our corporate office. You’ll also receive competitive compensation and exclusive team member discounts to Eat’n Park and can create your own schedule. This position is very flexible and is a great opportunity for those maintaining another job or class schedule. Events are typically in the Pittsburgh area, but may provide the opportunity for travel to Ohio and West Virginia.

Check out some of the fun Team Smiley gets up to by following @enpteamsmiley on Instagram!

Responsibilities:

• Positively represent Eat'n Park at various community events, photo shoots, sporting events, and more.
• Charm guests by being upbeat, outgoing, and engaging.
• Dress and perform as Smiley, Eat'n Park's mascot, at events.
• Represent our restaurant brands at community events with Smiley Cookie decorating, Smiley mascot appearances, samplings, and other fun and games.
• Uphold Eat'n Park's image by always appearing and behaving professionally.
• Engage in dialogue with guests about current promotions and company initiatives to help drive sales and build brand affinity.
• Assist summer interns and the Cookie Cruiser (our branded party on wheels!) at larger events within Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
• Submit paperwork properly completed and on time.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Reliable internet access
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Self-motivated, responsible, and punctual
• Upbeat, outgoing, engaging personality
• Initiative and creative thinking
• Excellent customer service skills and professional image
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability
• Enjoys working with children
• An affinity for Eat’n Park

Location: The greater Pittsburgh area

Team Smiley Success Stories:

Team Smiley is the perfect way to kick start a career with Eat’n Park Hospitality Group! Check out the career paths of just a few of our many Team Smiley alumni:

• Rylee H. – Team Smiley 2023
• Server at Eat’n Park > Team Smiley Intern > Team Smiley Freelancer
• "This experience helped define my career goals! Getting to represent the brand with my team, work hands-on at events, and manage social media campaigns all prepared me for my career post-grad.
• Laine D. – Team Smiley 2014
• Greeter at Eat’n Park > Team Smiley Freelancer > Team Smiley Intern > Guest Relations Assistant > Proposal and Marketing Coordinator > Parkhurst Digital Marketing Content Strategist > Social Media Marketing Manager > Digital Marketing Manager of Digital Channels.
• “Team Smiley taught me how to make decisions on my feet, make strategic choices, measure results, and that having fun should be part of every role!”
• Sarah H. – Team Smiley 2009
• Team Smiley Intern > Team Smiley Freelancer > Community Partnerships Assistant > Marketing Manager > Google Partnership Lead > Organic Sales Marketing Manager > Regional Marketing & Engagement Manager > Director of Field Marketing and Engagement.
• “I took away very tangible skills for successfully building and maintaining trust with peers and fostering collaboration in team settings – which is a critical part of my daily work today.”

For more information about Eat’n Park, visit www.eatnpark.com

Eat’n Park Hospitality Group provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.