Merlin Entertainments

Legoland Discovery Center New Jersey - Retail Host

Location (Country-State-City) US-NJ-East Rutherford, NJ
Job ID
2026-14246
Employment Type
Part-Time
Offer/Contract Type
At Will (US Only)
Location Name
LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey

What you'll bring to the team

 
This is what we do every day. Our 31,000+ awesome colleagues create and play together to spark the imaginations of children and LEGO® fans of all ages, all around the world. 
 
Just imagine being part of this – playing with ideas, creating magical experiences, and learning while growing and building your dream career. 
 

🧱 Retail Host – LEGOLAND® Discovery Center New Jersey

Part-Time | Retail Team

About the Role

Do you love LEGO®, fun, and making people smile? 🟡
Do you have the energy to turn everyday moments into awesome memories?
If you enjoy creating magical experiences and bringing excitement to every guest interaction, then this role is built just for you!

 

As a Retail Host, you’ll be the face of fun in our shop—connecting with guests, sharing product knowledge, and helping everyone find the perfect LEGO treasure to take home. All while keeping the atmosphere safe, welcoming, and full of smiles!

 

What You’ll Be Doing

🧱 Create WOW Moments

  • Deliver exceptional guest service with enthusiasm, confidence, and positivity.

  • Actively engage with guests and bring high energy and fun to every interaction.

  • Live and breathe the Merlin Values in everything you do.

🛍️ Retail Rockstar

  • Promote products and help guests find the perfect LEGO items.

  • Maintain a strong sales focus while meeting and exceeding sales goals.

  • Keep retail displays fully stocked, organized, and looking awesome.

🎉 Guest Experience Champion

  • Manage busy retail lines safely while keeping the experience fun and friendly.

  • Communicate confidently with guests of all ages, team members, and leaders.

  • Ensure the retail area is clean, tidy, and ready to impress throughout the day.

🔐 Safety First

  • Follow opening and closing procedures as outlined in the department plan.

  • Ensure Health, Safety & Security policies are followed at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 6 months – 1 year experience working in retail, attractions, entertainment, or customer service-based positions preferred.
  • Fun, dynamic, and friendly personality.
  • Excellent communication and listening skills with both team members and guests.
  • Able to work in areas with loud noises and confined spaces.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills to remedy guest questions or concerns.
  • Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Benefits

The Perks of the Magic ✨

🎡 Fantastic Health Coverage: Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to keep you feeling your best.
🌴 Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and come back ready to create more unforgettable moments.
🎟️ Merlin Magic Pass: Share the fun with free entry for you, your family, and friends to our world-famous attractions.
🏆 Recognition and Rewards: Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Celebrate your achievements with exciting recognition programs.
💰 401(k) Savings Plan: Build your future with our company-matched retirement program.
🎓 Tuition Assistance: Pursue your passions with educational support and reimbursement programs.
🚀 Growth and Development: Learn, grow, and take your career to new heights with endless opportunities for advancement. 
 
Workplace - Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. 
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team. 
 
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. 
 
Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. 
 
Just imagine building your dream career.   Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today. 
 
 
Merlin Entertainments are facilitating the LEGO Group’s recruitment process for this role as part of a transitional service agreement with the LEGO Group. 

 

 

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Pay Range

USD $16.50/Hr.

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At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.