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IT'S WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE THAT COUNTS
Working at Build-A-Bear is an experience like no other. Whether you are in one of our stores making memories and providing the ‘funnest’ hour of a family’s day, in the Bearquarters developing the next product line, or in the Bearhouse fulfilling Guest orders, our associates are what’s on the inside — and that’s what counts! They are the heart of everything we do, embodying our values and culture, and helping us fulfill our mission of bringing a little more to life every day!
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When you join our team, you become part of a global company that celebrates giving among its core values. We partner with local, national and international nonprofit organizations to add a little more to life for children who need it most. We also strive to make a difference in the lives of our associates by incenting their goals and recognizing their achievements. In turn, our associates create amazing experiences for our Guests each and every day.
Build-A-Bear Workshop® (BABW) is an equal opportunity employer. As such, we will not discriminate (or tolerate discrimination by any associate or third party) against any associate, applicant for employment or Guest on the basis of race, color, creed, religion (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other trait as required by federal, state and local law.
BABW welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, accommodations are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. BABW will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and/or for religious beliefs or observance unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the company. To request an accommodation, please contact your interviewer and/or the Human Resources department.
Employment with BABW is contingent on a satisfactory background check which will include criminal history. All successful applicants will be required to provide background information and may be required to provide authorization for a background check. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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