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At the Saint Louis Chess Club, we’re more than a team—we’re a community driven by strategy, passion, and a love for the game. Whether you’re a chess enthusiast or just inspired by what we do, your next career move could be right here. Check out our open positions and be part of something legendary.

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Now Hiring: Chess Club Associate

Chess Club Associate

Summary

The Saint Louis Chess Club (STLCC) is an educational non-profit seeking individuals for the Chess Club Associate position, which entails helping to orchestrate front desk communications and day-to-day business operations and ensuring the satisfactory experience for members and visitors in a mission-driven environment.

It is the mission of the STLCC, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships, increasing the awareness of the educational value of chess. On the Chess Campus located in the Central West End and in hundreds of St. Louis classrooms each week, STLCC programming provides members and guests with a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the game of chess.

The Club’s internal programming includes the hosting of major national and international chess tournaments, weekly classes and club-level USCF-rated tournaments, a private lessons service, a library, as well as a casual play area.

Key Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to members and guests via telephone, email, or in person
Provide a welcoming environment to members and guests by maintaining a clean and orderly space
Monitor the Chess Club Space to ensure members and guests adhere to policies
Promote the STLCC’s mission, programming, and upcoming events
Give tours to members and guests
Execute daily operations according to planning documents.
Field customer questions, complaints, and suggestions according to STLCC procedures
Administer calendars and schedule appointments
Perform light clerical duties, including typing, filing, and completing simple forms
Operate office machines, including copiers, scanners, phones, Point of Sale, computers, TVs, projectors, and other standard office equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience with Google Suite
Customer service or retail experience
No chess experience necessary

Competencies

Friendly & outgoing demeanor
Problem solving
Communication Skills

Work Environment

The Chess Club is primarily an indoor facility spread across three floors, each with a distinct purpose: a quiet tournament hall, a casual playing area, and staff-only spaces for offices and storage. All floors experience heavy foot traffic, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. While most activities occur on-site, occasional off-site outdoor events are part of the role. This position involves frequent standing, light lifting, and regular interaction with guests, members, and fellow staff, fostering a collaborative and energetic work environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Eligibility for participation in the 401k is determined at the beginning of each year based on meeting the plan’s requirements

Reporting Structure

This role reports directly to the Club Manager

Location

4663 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108

How to Apply

Required Materials:

Cover letter
Resume
References

Email materials to: [email protected]

Subject Line: Job Inquiry – Chess Club Associate

Contact the Chess Club Manager for any additional questions or inquiries: Please email [email protected] with the subject “Employment Question.”

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Wheelchair/disability access is available in the rear – please proceed through the parking lot to our east and around to our back door. If you need additional assistance, please let us know.

The Saint Louis Chess Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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.

The Saint Louis Chess Club complies with the Internal Revenue Service’s guidelines regarding publication of its non-discrimination policy in its brochures, catalogs, advertisements and otherwise making it known to the general community.

Now Hiring: Chess Teacher

Chess Teacher

Description

Up to 20 hours per week leading and teaching chess classes and clubs at regional schools.
Monthly Chess Events around the St Louis region, including fairs, festivals, and tournaments.
Reports to the Scholastic Manager.

Requirements

Must live near St Louis MO or be willing to relocate.
Must pass a clean background check and Missouri State Fingerprinting Check.
Must have a reliable method of transportation.
Active Chess player with basic chess knowledge (Online rating nearing 1000 on Lichess.org or Chess.com).
Experience teaching students in some capacity (Tutoring or classrooms).

Training and Benefits

Saint Louis Chess Club Teacher Training, Curriculum, and Support.
Saint Louis Chess Club Membership for you and your family.
US Chess Membership.
Free Lesson from other Club Teachers.
Free Entry to Club Chess Tournaments.
Pay from $25 to $35 per hour for classroom teaching.
Event pay from $17 per hour for fairs, festivals, and tournaments.
Flexible hours with year round opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for students or anyone with free time in the afternoons.