Brand Ambassadors Needed – Costco Road Show | NY & NJ
We are seeking friendly, reliable, and outgoing Brand Ambassadors (or pair of Brand Ambassador teams) to support an upcoming Chocolate Brand Costco Road Show activation running from September 24 through December 6, 2026 across New York and New Jersey.
IMPORTANT: We are looking for Brand Ambassadors who are available for the full program schedule listed below. Please only apply if you can commit to the entire run.
Event Overview
Program: Chocolate Brand Costco Road ShowProgram Dates: September 24–December 6, 2026 (could be extended by one week - TBD) General Locations: New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island, Brooklyn, and Staten Island
Events are held indoors at Costco locations and will take place regardless of weather conditions.
Staffing will generally include:
2 Brand Ambassadors per day
Additional staffing may be scheduled for select high-volume dates
Program Schedule
Candidates should be available for all dates below:
Dates
General Location
September 24–27 Bridgewater, NJ
October 1–4 Edison, NJ
October 8–11 Yonkers, NY
October 15–18 Wayne, NJ
October 22–25 Lawrence, NY / Long Island
October 29–November 1 Westbury, NY / Long Island
November 5–8 Brooklyn, NY
November 12–15 Staten Island, NY
November 26–29 Teterboro, NJ (TBD - Thanksgiving week)
December 3–6 Clifton, NJ
Exact daily shift times and final scheduling details will be provided to confirmed staff.
Full Shift Schedule below:
Note the early shift times
Thursday 7:30 AM - 9:15 PM
Friday 8:15 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 8:15 AM - 7:45 PM
Sunday 8:15 AM - 7:00 PM
Total hours: 48.75
Travel Stipend
A travel stipend will be provided for assignments requiring more than 30 minutes of travel.
Many locations are accessible via public transportation from New York City, so candidates should be comfortable commuting throughout New York and New Jersey for the duration of the program.
Specific travel reimbursement guidelines will be communicated to confirmed Brand Ambassadors prior to the program.
Responsibilities
Brand Ambassadors will:
Represent brand in a professional, enthusiastic, and approachable manner
Engage Costco shoppers and introduce them to featured brand products
Offer and distribute product samples
Communicate approved brand talking points and product information
Encourage customer interest and support product sales
Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting sampling area throughout each shift
Follow all Costco, food-sampling, sanitation, and safety requirements
Wear gloves and hair nets as required while handling samples
Monitor event materials and sampling supplies throughout each shift
Report remaining supply levels at the end of each road show
Assist with event setup and breakdown as assigned
Maintain and transport small event materials between shows when required
You must have a food handlers certificate or be willing to get one ***
Experienced Brand Ambassadors may also be responsible for completing event breakdown independently at later shows.
Training
All selected Brand Ambassadors will participate in a required training call prior to the first event on September 24.
Training will include:
Chocolate brand and product information
Customer talking points and sales messaging
Sampling procedures
Costco expectations
Setup and breakdown procedures
Sanitation and food-handling expectations
Supply and inventory reporting
A brand team member will be on-site at the beginning of the program to assist with setup and provide hands-on training.
Uniform
Brand Ambassadors must provide:
All-black clothing
Clean, professional, comfortable shoes suitable for standing for extended periods
Client will provide:
Branded apron
Branded hat
Brand Ambassadors are expected to maintain a polished and professional appearance throughout every shift.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for Brand Ambassadors who are:
Available for the full September 24–December 6 program (could be extended by one week - TBD)
Able to commit to all scheduled Thursday–Sunday road show dates
Dependable and punctual
Friendly, energetic, and comfortable approaching customers
Strong verbal communicators
Professional in appearance and demeanor
Comfortable standing for extended periods
Comfortable traveling throughout New York and New Jersey
Able to work both independently and as part of a small team
Detail-oriented and able to follow food-sampling and sanitation procedures
Comfortable assisting with light setup and breakdown
You may be asked to travel with products between each location and bring assets**
Previous experience with brand ambassador programs, Costco road shows, retail, product sampling, food and beverage activations, or experiential marketing is strongly preferred.
Please do not apply if you are only available for select dates. We are prioritizing Brand Ambassadors who can commit to the entire Costco Road Show program from September 24 through December 6.