Campus Store Associate — Temporary, Flexible Hours

Barnes & Noble Education; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay earned wage access

Sick time accrual

Generous employee discounts

Job summary

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Temporary Campus Store Team Member to deliver an exceptional retail experience on campus. You will greet customers, locate materials, handle POS transactions, and maintain an organized, well-stocked store floor while supporting daily operations.

Temporary assignments offer varied weekly hours and may last up to 90 days based on business needs. The role requires reliability, strong communication, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age (minimum age in California locations is 18).
• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teammates.
• Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule throughout the temporary assignment based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by greeting customers, answering questions, and providing friendly, knowledgeable service.
• Assist customers in locating course materials, school supplies, apparel, gifts, convenience items, and other merchandise that best meets their needs.
• Operate the point-of-sale system to accurately process transactions, including cash, credit, and financial aid purchases.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked sales floor through merchandising, replenishment, recovery, and housekeeping.
• Support daily store operations by assisting with inventory, receiving merchandise, order fulfillment, and other operational tasks to keep the store customer-ready.
• Develop product knowledge by staying informed about merchandise, promotions, store services, and course materials to confidently assist customers.
• Work collaboratively with teammates to accomplish daily priorities while adapting to changing business needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and organized store environment that reflects the Barnes & Noble College brand and delivers an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Multitasking

Dependability

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Retail experience

Job description

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Temporary Campus Store Team Member to deliver an exceptional retail experience on campus. You will greet customers, locate materials, handle POS transactions, and maintain an organized, well-stocked store floor while supporting daily operations.

Temporary assignments offer varied weekly hours and may last up to 90 days based on business needs. The role requires reliability, strong communication, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.