Campus Store Associate

Slingshot; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

Slingshot operates the Campus Store at Charleston Southern University in Charleston, SC, seeking a temporary Campus Store Associate to assist customers, manage stock, and process sales using the store's POS system. The role supports peak days and events requiring flexible scheduling and strong customer service.

The position involves handling textbooks, general merchandise, and order fulfillment while maintaining cash and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible schedule during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the campus store and handle POS transactions.
• Receive and stock textbooks and general merchandise.
• Ship textbooks and fulfill orders.
• Perform clerical tasks like filing, basic documents, and emails.
• Maintain store appearance and inventory levels.
• Support university and Slingshot values.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Communication

MS Word/Excel

Google Suite

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC 29406
Position Type: Temporary
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $13.00 - $13.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Retail
Compensation: Eligible employees who commit to working during peak operational days and special events can earn the Core Team Incentive which awards bonuses.

General Job Description

The function of the Campus Store Associate is to serve customers in every aspect, maintain store stock and appearance, and complete sales using a point-of-sale system to sustain cash and inventory levels. The store associate must display a commitment to supporting the overall university and Slingshot mission and demonstrate the university and Slingshot’s values.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serving store customers in all capacities, including point-of-sale operations with handling cash and credit card payments, telephone calls (including voicemails and returning calls), and online sales fulfillment and shipping.
• Assist with in-store receiving, locating textbooks, and general merchandise.
• Shipping of textbooks and general merchandise.
• Fulfilling textbook orders.
• General clerical responsibilities such as filing paperwork, typing simple documents/Excel spreadsheets, and emails to students when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills

• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to carry, bend, and stretch in the performance of campus store operations as well as stand for long periods.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and general customers.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as Google Suite.
• Detail‑oriented and organized with the ability to self‑start and work independently.
• Schedule flexibility during peak seasons.