Workshop Host (Chicago, Illinois)

Workshop Host & Customer Experience Lead
Love people, creativity, and making every day feel like a celebration?

At Maivie, guests create beautiful pressed flower art and unforgettable memories. From girls’ nights to date nights, we make creativity feel like a party, and we need energetic, guest-focused leaders to help us bring that magic to workshops!

Important: Please read the full job description before applying. Critical application instructions are included at the bottom.

About the Role

We’re looking for a charismatic, upbeat, and service-driven leader to host Pressed Flower Workshops and manage our retail floor. You’ll guide guests through their creative journey, keep the energy high, and ensure every visitor leaves feeling proud and inspired.

This is a flexible-hours position, perfect for someone who loves people and thrives in a fun, creative environment. Weekly hours vary based on availability, business needs, and season.

What You’ll Do

• Host interactive workshops by leading or assisting guests step by step, cheering them on, and celebrating their finished artwork
• Help guests create stunning pieces by offering suggestions on frames and flower arrangements
• Frame their masterpieces so they leave with a polished, ready-to-hang piece
• Capture the magic by snapping photos and videos for social media content
• Support retail and guests by ringing up sales, answering questions, and keeping the space welcoming
• Receive and unpack shipments and assist with inventory and supply restocking
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

What You Bring

Must-Have:

• Ability to reliably commute to our Chicago studio for scheduled shifts
• Strong communication skills and a welcoming personality
• Must be 18 or older and legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice to Have:

• Retail, hospitality, or customer service experience
• Public speaking or group leadership experience
• Creative or art-related experience (not required but great to have)

Schedule:

• Flexible hours based on employee availability, business needs, and season.
• We consider a wide range of weekly availability, from limited part-time schedules to higher-hour schedules.
• Applicants are encouraged to share both their desired minimum and maximum weekly hours. Weekly hours may vary and are not guaranteed.

Compensation

• Typical Total Compensation: Approximately $22–$32 per hour, including base pay, customer tips, and bonuses
• Base Pay: $13.94 per hour
• Additional Compensation: Eligible for customer tips and bonuses
• Actual total compensation varies based on tips and bonuses.

Perks & Benefits

• 50% off Maivie workshops for employees
• 25% off Maivie workshops for employee family members
• Paid leave and paid sick leave provided in accordance with Chicago law for covered employees
• A fun, creative work environment surrounded by flowers and happy guests
• Growth opportunities with a fast-growing brand

Apply Now

Please apply directly through Indeed so your interest is properly recorded in our system. After you’ve applied on Indeed, your next step is required: a short 1–2 minute one-way video screening. This helps us evaluate communication skills relevant to the Workshop Host role and confirm availability before moving forward.

• Apply through Indeed to record your interest
• Complete the 1–2 minute one-way video screening
• Completion of the one-way video screening, or an approved alternative provided as a reasonable accommodation, is required to move forward in the interview process.

If you’re energetic, creative, and love making people smile, apply through Indeed today and help us turn pressed flowers into priceless memories.

Next Step – Required One-Way Video Screening

To complete your application after applying on Indeed:

• Record and upload your short 1–2 minute response to the one-way video screening questions
• Follow the simple video instructions provided here (for reference only, not an alternate application):
• https://airtable.com/app9Do8Kul5uX89Gc/pagJNu6lvrlDQnuAA/form
• If you’re on mobile, copy the link and paste it into your browser
• If you need a reasonable accommodation or experience a technical issue, contact [email protected]

Thank you for taking the time to share a bit about yourself. We’re genuinely excited to get to know you better!

Applicant Privacy: Applicant videos are used only for hiring evaluation and are shared only with Maivie personnel or service providers who need access to administer or evaluate the hiring process. Applicants may contact [email protected] with privacy or deletion requests. Maivie handles applicant-video access, retention, sharing, and deletion in accordance with applicable law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Are you available to work at least some weekend shifts?
• In one sentence, what interests you most about this Workshop Host role?

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60642 (Required)

Work Location: In person