Campus Store Saturday Associate

Slingshot; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Slingshot's Campus Store is seeking a Saturday Associate to open and close the store, assist customers, and maintain stock and appearance while using the POS system. This on-site, part-time role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing long hours, and delivering friendly service to students, faculty, and staff; some additional shifts may be added during peak seasons.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of retail or customer service experience;

Qualifications

• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Stand for long periods and move around the store.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in retail or customer service preferred.
• Effective and respectful communication with students, faculty, staff, and customers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently.
• Schedule flexibility during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store and count cash drawer.
• Serve customers, handle POS transactions, cash, and cards.
• Assist with in-store receiving, locating textbooks, and general merchandise.
• Ship textbooks and general merchandise.
• Fulfill textbook orders.
• Perform clerical tasks such as filing, typing documents/excel spreadsheets, and emailing students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Self-start

Detail-oriented

Ability to stand long periods

Flexibility

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

The function of the Campus Store Saturday Associate is to open and close the store, 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 Saturday store associate must display a commitment to supporting the overall university and Slingshot mission and demonstrate the university and Slingshot’s values.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing the store, including counting cash drawer.
• 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 / 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
• Oneyear 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

This position is for SATURDAYS, with the possibility of additional shifts during the week as needed.