Campus Store Associate

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

Job summary

Slingshot LLC is seeking a Campus Store Associate at Santa Monica College to provide excellent customer service and assist with store operations. Responsibilities include managing point-of-sale transactions, handling shipments, and supporting inventory management.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, some retail experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position offers a temporary schedule with shifts during peak seasons and the necessity for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with customers.
• Experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Schedule flexibility during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at point-of-sale and handle cash and credit card payments.
• Assist with receiving and locating merchandise.
• Fulfill textbook orders and shipping tasks.
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as filing documents and typing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Suite

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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