New York - Campus Retail Associate (Temp) - Syracuse, NY - OCC Bookstore

Barnes & Noble Education; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education is seeking a Campus Retail Associate in Syracuse. This role involves providing outstanding customer service, processing transactions, and maintaining store operations. Ideal candidates will be at least 16 years old and have a positive attitude towards engaging customers in a retail setting. Flexible scheduling and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Sick time accrual from date of hire

Generous employee discount

Management Development Program Opportunities

Daily Pay earned wage access

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 for temporary employment.
• Confident in engaging customers.
• Willingness to learn and excel in a team environment.
• Basic math and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing sales transactions.
• Provide a friendly atmosphere for customers.
• Support store operations and maintain a clean store.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Basic Math

Keyboarding

Data Entry

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Introduction

Our campus stores serve as a vibrant hub of college life and learning. We believe in creating retail and learning experiences that engage students, support faculty, and build alumni loyalty. Together, our teams and stores work to elevate lives through education.

Overview

You can enhance your success by joining our dynamic team today! As a Campus Retail Associate you will provide superior customer service to our customers and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure the store is operating at optimal performance.

Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Sick time accrual from date of hire
• Generous employee discount – including course materials & textbooks
• Management Development Program Opportunities
• The opportunity to add valuable, transferrable experience and skills to your resume

Responsibilities

Expectations:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

New York Pay Transparency Information (Only applicable in New York State stores):

Pay: Temporary Campus Retail Associate pay range $15.50/hour.

Benefits available include:

• Get paid sooner! Daily Pay earned wage access is available to all store employees.
• Employee Discount
• Paid sick time (accrued based on time worked)
• Eligibility to participate in a 401k (after the completion of 1000 hours worked in a 12 month period)
• Commuter Benefits

Eligibility for each plan may Include a waiting period and may require the employee to enroll during a stated eligibility period.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.

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.

EEO Statement

Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.