Campus Store Retail Associate — Flexible Hours & Discounts

Barnes & Noble College; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Sick time accrual from date of hire

Employee discount on course materials

Management Development Program

Transferable experience

Job summary

Barnes & Noble College on campus is seeking a Campus Retail Associate to deliver superior customer service and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations. The role focuses on ensuring smooth transactions and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced campus setting.

The position is temporary (up to 90 days) with weekly hours and weekend flexibility, offering opportunities for growth through the Management Development Program and valuable, transferrable experience for resumes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to be considered for temporary employment.
• Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience.
• An outstanding attitude with the willingness to learn and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
• Flexible availability throughout the academic year including peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
• Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit.
• Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions.
• Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store.
• Temporary positions require availability to work on a weekly basis for a period of 90 days or less with occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling for opening, midday, or closing shifts.
• Routine housekeeping including, for example, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal.

Skills

Customer service

Engaging customers

Basic math

Keyboarding

Data entry

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Barnes & Noble College on campus is seeking a Campus Retail Associate to deliver superior customer service and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations. The role focuses on ensuring smooth transactions and a positive guest experience in a fast-paced campus setting.

The position is temporary (up to 90 days) with weekly hours and weekend flexibility, offering opportunities for growth through the Management Development Program and valuable, transferrable experience for resumes.