Campus Store Temp: Customer-Focused Retail Associate

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Sick time

Employee discounts

Opportunity to gain valuable real‑work

Job summary

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Temporary Campus Store Team Member to support the campus bookstore operations with welcoming customer service and organized merchandising. You will assist students and faculty, stock shelves, and help ensure a smooth shopping experience.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, locating materials, handling transactions at the POS, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked floor. This temporary role offers varied hours and the chance to gain retail experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old (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

Retail experience

Communication

Multitasking

Dependability

Tools

POS system

Job description

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Temporary Campus Store Team Member to support the campus bookstore operations with welcoming customer service and organized merchandising. You will assist students and faculty, stock shelves, and help ensure a smooth shopping experience.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, locating materials, handling transactions at the POS, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked floor. This temporary role offers varied hours and the chance to gain retail experience.