Campus Store Associate

Slingshot; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 24,300 - 24,590; Part time

Job summary

Slingshot is looking for a Campus Store Associate at Santa Monica College. This temporary position involves serving customers, maintaining store stock, and completing sales transactions with cash and credit cards. Candidates should be detail-oriented and have strong communication skills, as the role includes clerical tasks and customer interaction.

The position requires physical capability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods. A high school diploma is essential, and one year of experience in retail or customer service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate respectfully with students and faculty.
• One year of experience in retail or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers through point-of-sale operations.
• Assist with receiving and locating merchandise.
• Fulfill online textbook orders and handle shipping.

Skills

Retail or customer service experience

Effective communication

Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Detail-oriented and organized

Flexibility during peak seasons

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Santa Monica College - Santa Monica, CA 90405
• Position Type: Temporary
• Salary: $17.64 - $17.85 hourly
• Shift: Day

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

Skills / Qualifications Required

• 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