Bookstore Assistant

merceruniversity; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Bookstore Assistant to support daily operations in the student-run bookstore off-campus in Macon, GA. You will stock shelves, assist customers, process payments, and help with marketing displays and programs.

The role requires good interpersonal skills, some money handling experience, and reliable transportation. You must be work-study eligible and able to work about 12 hours per week starting 08/03/2026 through 05/10/2027.

Qualifications

• Must be work-study eligible.
• Must be physically mobile.
• Reliable transportation required since off-campus location.
• Some experience with handling money is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Stock shelves and move books.
• Greet customers, answer questions and process payments.
• Assist with children's and adult programs.
• Assist with social media and email marketing.
• Create and set up marketing displays for store and programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Money handling

Marketing creativity

Mobility/Physical stamina

Education

Work-study eligibility

Job description

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Student Employment

Supervisor:

Emma Stich

Job Title:

Bookstore Assistant

Job Description:

• Will help stock shelves, move books, set up marketing displays.
• Also will wait on customers, answering questions and taking payments.
• Will assist with children's and adult programs.
• Will assist with social media and email.
• Must be physically mobile.
• Good interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Some experience with handling money helpful.
• Creativity for marketing store and programs helpful.
• Must be work-study eligible.
• This job is located off-campus, therefore, student must have reliable transportation.

Pay Rate:

$15/hr

Scheduled Hours:

12

Start Date:

08/3/2026

End Date:

05/10/2027