School Store Retail Clerk

Mercersburg Academy; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA, is seeking a part-time School Store Clerk to assist students and customers, operate the cash register, and perform clerical tasks.

This is a 10-month, non-exempt position averaging about 10 hours per week during the school year, with some weekend shifts for events and training as needed. The role emphasizes reliable cash handling and customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in retail merchandising or customer service.
• High school degree.
• Proficiency in computers.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with purchases and operate cash register.
• Handle cash transactions for students using the Blue Card system.
• Reconcile daily cash ledgers.
• Prepare merchandise displays and relocate stock as needed.
• May assist with physical inventories.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS operations

Clerical duties

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Blue Card system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Job Classification: Staff, Part-Time, 10 Month, Non-Exempt

Reports to: School Store Manager

Department: Academy Store

Summary

This position is responsible for performing student/customer purchases, customer assistance, and clerical duties in the school store.

Work Schedule:

This is a part time, school year position which may include some hours on weekends when there are school events. The position will work 10 hours per week when school is in session from 11:00am - 1:00pm weekdays and some days for training and additional coverage, as needed. The position is scheduled to work no more than 300 hours during the academic year.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist customers with purchases. Operate cash register and other store equipment.


• Using the Blue Card system, handle cash transactions for students.


• Reconcile daily cash ledgers.


• Prepare displays of merchandise and assist with relocation of stock when needed.


• May assist with physical inventories.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Comfort working with students and a variety of personalities.


• Ability to keep accurate records.


• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

Physical Demands

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed in an indoor/office environment where the noise level is quiet.


• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to occasionally lift of up 30 lbs.; ability to bend and stoop; ability to lift arms overhead; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate office machinery including cash register and computer keyboard.


• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. (Standard)


• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This description is intended to provide a general scope of the position. This job description may include other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in retail merchandising or customer service.


• High school degree.


• Proficiency in computers.


• Valid driver’s license.