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Holiday Pop-Up Sales Associate (Seasonal)

Dates: November 13 – December 24, 2025
Location: Union Square Holiday Market, NYC

About The Qi

The Qi is a NYC-based wellness brand specializing in rare, beautiful, whole flower teas sourced directly from small family farms. We believe drinking flowers daily is a ritual of beauty, healing, and connection.

We’re looking for two enthusiastic, reliable Sales Associates to join us for our holiday pop-up at the Union Square Holiday Market. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, festive environment and help people discover our flower teas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Engagement: Share information about our whole flower teas, their origins, benefits, and brewing rituals to educate and delight customers.

  • Sales & POS: Handle transactions using our point-of-sale system (training provided).

  • Inventory Management: Restock products on display throughout the day and maintain a clean, organized booth.

  • Logistics Support: Open & close booth during shift. Pick up restock items from our nearby Tea Studio (abt 10 minutes away from Union Square).

  • Brand Representation: Be an ambassador for The Qi’s mission and provide excellent customer service at all times.

Requirements

  • Friendly, approachable, and comfortable engaging with a high volume of customers.

  • Reliable and punctual, with strong attention to detail.

  • Experience with retail, food/beverage, or pop-up markets preferred 

  • Ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods.

  • Interest in wellness, tea, or artisanal goods a plus!

Schedule & Compensation

  • Dates: November 13 – December 24, 2025 (weekend and weekday shifts available).

  • Hours: Approximately 8-9 hours per shift (exact schedule TBD).

  • Compensation: $15/hr + 5% commission (past associates take home $20 -25/hr)

How to Apply

Please email your resume and a short note about why you’d like to work with The Qi at our holiday pop-up to hello@the-qi.com with the subject line: “Union Square Pop-Up Sales Associate.”




Marketing Intern (6-Month Role)
NYC – In-Person at The Qi Studio

About Us
The Qi is a flower wellness brand based in NYC, specializing in whole flower teas and rituals that bring beauty, healing, and connection into daily life. We host weekly tasting events and community experiences at our Flatiron studio. Come join us to learn, grow, and bloom together. 

The Role
We’re looking for a creative, community-driven Marketing Intern to join our team for 6 months. This role is perfect for someone who loves wellness, tea, and building meaningful connections both online and in person. Starting Sep 6th, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

  • Community Building: Help nurture and engage our growing community of tea lovers, wellness seekers, and creatives.

  • Studio Hosting: Own our Studio Saturdays from 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM (open hours 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM) — setting up, welcoming guests, serving tastings, helping check out customers with purchases, creating a memorable customer experience, and encouraging 5-star Google reviews.

  • Content Support: Assist in creating engaging social media content by filming/capturing Studio Saturdays.

  • Event Support: Help plan, reach out, and execute special studio events, collaborations, and influencer tastings.

  • Marketing Projects: Support campaigns and community outreach as needed.

Who You Are

  • Passionate about wellness, tea, and community building

  • Warm, welcoming, and comfortable hosting in-person experiences

  • Strong communicator (in person + online)

  • Organized, reliable, and proactive — able to take initiative/problem solver 

  • Creative eye for content and storytelling

  • Bonus: Experience with social media, events, or hospitality

Details

  • Commitment: 6 months

  • Hours: Saturdays (required, 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM) 

  • Compensation: Paid internship $600/month with the opportunity for promotion and a raise after 3 months. Plus, earn 5% commission on Studio Saturday sales exceeding $500.

How to Apply
Apply via hello@the-qi.com with subject: Marketing Intern - [YOUR NAME]. Please include your resume and a brief statement on why you’d like to be a part of The Qi. Good luck!