Student Marketplace Host & Retail Aide - Cause-Driven

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University’s Full Circle Marketplace seeks a Retail Assistant/Marketplace Host for Fall 2026. You’ll design displays, dress mannequins, curate clothing, and create a welcoming shopping experience focused on social entrepreneurship and community impact.

As a student employee, you will learn about sustainability while assisting customers, handling cash, processing transactions, and assisting with donations. This role supports a cause-driven store at Chapman’s Orange campus.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing demeanor with a strong commitment to customer service and hospitality.
• Calm, professional demeanor with all types of customers.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 40 pounds; ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Strong creative skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Passion for storytelling and creating visually appealing content.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and cozy atmosphere for our guests in accordance with the store's vision by being welcoming and approachable.
• Operate a cash register and perform related tasks, including cash handling, credit card processing and opening/closing of the register.
• Straighten, arrange, stock and dust merchandise; maintain shelving areas and participate in designing displays in windows and on tables.
• Help manage donation flow by sorting and organizing items; maintain store cleanliness at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Display design

Merchandising

Job description

Chapman University’s Full Circle Marketplace seeks a Retail Assistant/Marketplace Host for Fall 2026. You’ll design displays, dress mannequins, curate clothing, and create a welcoming shopping experience focused on social entrepreneurship and community impact.

As a student employee, you will learn about sustainability while assisting customers, handling cash, processing transactions, and assisting with donations. This role supports a cause-driven store at Chapman’s Orange campus.