Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

Gettysburg College; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a Casual Retail Sales Associate for Shop 1832 in Gettysburg, PA. This part-time, non-benefited role focuses on merchandising, POS operation, and maintaining a welcoming retail environment.

Responsibilities include customer service, processing sales, restocking, and supporting promotions. Preferred candidates have retail or customer service experience and familiarity with social media content creation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong customer service, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Maintain organization and attention to detail on the sales floor.
• Operate or learn point-of-sale systems and process transactions accurately.
• Work independently with flexible hours and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service, assist with questions, sizing, and product selection.
• Operate the POS to process sales, returns, and exchanges.
• Receive, tag, restock, and maintain attractive displays.
• Support store operations during promotions, events, and high-traffic periods.
• Maintain store cleanliness and follow college policies.
• Work independently and seek help when needed.
• Assist with social media content creation as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Detail orientation

POS operations

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Point-of-Sale System

Job description

The Human Resources Office is located on the ground floor of Pennsylvania Hall.

Human Resources Office

Campus Box 2443, Pennsylvania Hall

300 North Washington Street

Gettysburg, PA 17325

For additional information, please call 717-337-6202.

Gettysburg College, in historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Casual Retail Sales Associate to work in our Shop 1832. The College is seeking a customer service-oriented person to assist with merchandising, operating our point-of-sale system, and maintaining a clean, organized and welcoming retail environment.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position reporting to the Shop 1832 Store Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, knowledgeable customer service, assisting with product questions, sizing, and merchandise selection
• Operate the point-of-sale system to accurately process sales, payments, returns, and exchanges
• Receive, tag, restock, and maintain visually appealing and organized merchandise displays
• Support store operations, including seasonal promotions, special events, pop-up retail opportunities, and high-traffic periods
• Maintain store cleanliness and follow established procedures and College policies
• Work independently, using good judgment to address routine customer and store needs while seeking assistance when appropriate
• Assist with social media content creation, including Instagram, TikTok, and Reels, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate strong customer service, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with various groups of customers and coworkers
• Maintain strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to maintain a clean and visually appealing sales floor
• Operate or learn point-of-sale systems and accurately process transactions
• Work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and make appropriate decisions in a fast-paced environment, including flexible hours and reliable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience, including familiarity with point-of-sale systems
• Basic knowledge of retail operations, merchandise presentation, and store organization
• Familiarity with Gettysburg College, its traditions, and campus community, as well as experience with social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, including content creation

Posting Number 20100186C

EEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate ( GED ) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.