Part-Time Bookstore Associate: Customer Service & Inventory

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development/Expense

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Elgin Community College seeks a Bookstore Clerk I to provide friendly service at the ECC Bookstore. You will assist customers with inquiries, handle purchases and returns, operate cash registers, and help with pricing, stocking, and organizing merchandise.

This part-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of office or retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• One year general office or retail experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days/evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in all areas of the bookstore, providing excellent service and support.
• Operate cash registers and process monetary transactions accurately.
• Maintain register accuracy by balancing the cash drawer to the register tape daily.
• Support bookstore management with clerical tasks, including balancing cash reports, analyzing statements, reconciling financial aid transactions, and answering phones.
• Handle general merchandise tasks such as faxing/calling orders, receiving shipments, pricing, and stocking items.
• Maintain the inventory control system by adjusting stock items, creating proposed orders, and generating receiving documents.
• Ensure the bookstore remains clean, organized, and welcoming.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Verbal & written communication

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Office experience

Retail experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Elgin Community College seeks a Bookstore Clerk I to provide friendly service at the ECC Bookstore. You will assist customers with inquiries, handle purchases and returns, operate cash registers, and help with pricing, stocking, and organizing merchandise.

This part-time role requires a high school diploma or GED, one year of office or retail experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work days, evenings, and weekends as needed.