Student Worker - Chinook Shoppe Sales Associate (2+ positions available)

Kalama School District; Kalama (WA); On-site; USD 18,775,000 - 25,402,000; Part time

Job summary

Kalama School District in Kalama, WA seeks a Sales Associate/Customer Service for Chinook Shoppe. Open to Kalama High School students; part-time role with afternoons/evenings, weekends possible. Expect CAD design work and retail duties supporting CTE initiatives.

Position offers up to 18 hours per week, with responsibilities spanning customer service, POS operations, product setup, and shop maintenance. Join a team supporting school programs and local community.

Qualifications

• Friendly and positive attitude
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability/willingness to build visual displays
• Currently enrolled at Kalama High School
• In good academic standing
• 0-1 years retail experience desired
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Team centered

Responsibilities

• Provides a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service.
• Resolves customer issues and answers questions.
• Itemizes and totals purchases by operating the Square system.
• Collects payments by accepting debit/credit payments from customers.
• Verifies credit acceptance by reviewing driver's license; and operating credit card authorization systems.
• Maintains checkout operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with other Kalama school students, staff, and port members.
• Able to create and modify designs using CAD software
• Able to set up and manufacture products using multiple output machines and/or devices (heat press, hat press, mug press, laser engraver, 3d printer, sublimation printer, UV printer, direct to film printer, large format printer/cutter)
• Promotes Kalama schools and CTE program in a positive manner.
• Model reliability and flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
• Stock and manage merchandise.
• General cleaning duties at the end of each shift.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Excellent customer service

Excellent communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

CAD software

Square POS

Education

Currently enrolled at Kalama High School

In good academic standing

0-1 years retail experience desired

Effective communication and customer service

Team oriented

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We appreciate your interest in employment with Kalama School Districts. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Open only to current Kalama High School Students

Position Title: Sales Associate/Customer Service - Multiple positions available

Posting #: 407

Location: Chinook Shoppe, Mountain Timber Market, Kalama, WA

Days/Hrs: Hours range from 9:30am - 7:00pm daily, up to 18 hours per week

Start Date: To Be Determined

Rate: $17.13 per hour

We are looking for an amazing Kalama student to work part time in our new Chinook Shoppe. The Chinook Shoppe is a collaborative effort between our CTE programs focusing on creating and selling products designed by Kalama students and staff. This is a great opportunity to build skills in the retail setting while fostering a positive image within the greater Kalama community around Kalama schools and programs.

Sales Associate Skills And Responsibilities

• Provides a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service.
• Resolves customer issues and answers questions.
• Itemizes and totals purchases by operating the Square system.
• Collects payments by accepting debit/credit payments from customers.
• Verifies credit acceptance by reviewing driver's license; and operating credit card authorization systems.
• Maintains checkout operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Works collaboratively with other Kalama school students, staff, and port members.
• Able to create and modify designs using CAD software
• Able to set up and manufacture products using multiple output machines and/or devices (heat press, hat press, mug press, laser engraver, 3d printer, sublimation printer, UV printer, direct to film printer, large format printer/cutter)
• Promotes Kalama schools and CTE program in a positive manner.
• Model reliability and flexibility to meet the needs of the business.
• Stock and manage merchandise.
• General cleaning duties at the end of each shift.

Work Hours

This position is currently a part time position with an average of up to 18 hours per week. The general hours at this time are afternoons and evenings, with the possibility of weekend hours as well. Additional job requirements may entail attending Timber Market events as a Chinook Shoppe representative.

Sales Associate Qualifications/ Attributes

• Friendly and positive attitude
• Excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability/willingness to build visual displays

Education And Experience Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Kalama High School
• Currently in good academic standing
• 0-1 years of retail experience desired
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Team centered