Seasonal Campus Store Associate — Customer Service

Barnes & Noble Education; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay earned wage access

Sick time accrual

Generous employee discounts, including

401(k) eligibility

Gain valuable experience

Job summary

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Seasonal Campus Store Team Member to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service, help students locate materials, and support daily store operations.

You will stock shelves, operate the register, handle cash and purchases, and maintain a clean, organized sales floor while adapting to peak academic periods.

This role offers hourly pay of $20.00 and may include evenings and weekends; prior retail experience is preferred and being 18+ is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 customers and teammates.
• Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
• Ability to multitask 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.

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

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Barnes & Noble College is seeking a Seasonal Campus Store Team Member to deliver friendly, knowledgeable service, help students locate materials, and support daily store operations.

You will stock shelves, operate the register, handle cash and purchases, and maintain a clean, organized sales floor while adapting to peak academic periods.

This role offers hourly pay of $20.00 and may include evenings and weekends; prior retail experience is preferred and being 18+ is required.