Student, Bookstore Assistant (Work Study)

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) Kalispell campus is seeking a Student, Bookstore Assistant (Work Study). The role supports the Bookstore operations, performing cashier duties and helping customers, with tasks such as stocking shelves and maintaining a clean store environment.

Eligibility requires Work Study status for FVCC students. The position offers a flexible schedule up to 19 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., starting Fall Semester 2026.

Qualifications

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
• Previous cashiering experience.
• Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Ability to provide quality customer service to customers, visitors and coworkers.
• Ability to problem-solve and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer services to all Bookstore customers and visitors by approaching and greeting them and offering assistance.
• Performs cashier functions.
• Cleans Bookstore area and maintains general cleanliness, and stocks shelves.
• May perform other like duties.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

FVCC student

Job description

Student, Bookstore Assistant (Work Study)

KALISPELL, MT 59901

Overview

$14.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Part Time

High School

Student

Job Description

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION:

Bookstore; Blake Hall, FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:

Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

START DATE:

This position will start Fall Semester, 2026

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:

Academic Calendar Year 2026/2027

WORK SCHEDULE:

Flexible schedule between Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., may work up to 19 hours per week

DRESS CODE:

Casual wear with appropriate coverage.

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:

Supports the Bookstore and/or supervisor

• Provides quality customer services to all Bookstore customers and visitors by approaching and greeting them and offering assistance
• Performs cashier functions
• Cleans Bookstore area and maintains general cleanliness, and stocks shelves
• May perform other like duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and
• Previous cashiering experience, and
• Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and
• Ability to be self-motivated, and
• Ability to consistently provide quality customer service to customers, visitors and coworkers and
• Ability to problem-solve and follow directions, and be self-motivated, and
• Possesses a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students and the public

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

Communication skills, critical thinking, planning, collaboration, customer service, professionalism

PREDICTED OUTCOME:

Critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, customer service, professionalism

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.