[WorkStudy] Retail Specialist

Linn-Benton Comunity Clg-Santiam; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 1,800 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

The Retail Specialist Work-Study position at Linn-Benton Community College supports the Campus Store team with daily operations, including cashiering, assisting customers, stocking, and maintaining a clean sales floor. You will also help with special orders, displays, and campus deliveries, delivering friendly, accurate service to students and staff.

Eligibility requires enrollment in at least six credits, satisfactory academic progress, and a minimum 2.0 GPA with financial aid in place;

Qualifications

• Must maintain enrollment in at least six credits and maintain satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for Work Study.
• Some positions may require a higher GPA.
• Must have financial aid in place to be eligible to work in a Work Study student employee capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers at the Campus Store, including cashiering and locating textbooks and merchandise.
• Stock, face, and rotate merchandise; support mail orders and campus deliveries.
• Assist with student buyback and textbook return processing; participate in displays and front window setup.

Skills

Customer service

Cashiering

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Enrollment in at least six credits

Maintain satisfactory academic progress

GPA 2.0 or better

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting is for a Federal Work Study position. To be eligible for WorkStudy positions you must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC , maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA ), and have financial aid in place.
The Retail Specialist work study position will assist the Campus Store team with the daily operations. They will work independently assisting customers, cashiering, maintaining a well stocked and clean salesfloor as well as other duties as assigned. The Retail Specialist will provide excellent customer service with a friendly and positive attitude. This position requires attention to detail, communication skills, punctuality and flexibility.

• Point of customer interactions including but not limited to cashiering, assist customers in locating textbooks, supplies, clothing, and other merchandise.
• Provide customer assistance in taking special orders.
• Assist in receiving, stocking, facing, and rotating all merchandise.
• Process mail orders to include; pulling and packaging textbooks and store merchandise.
• Involved in the development and execution of exciting store retail displays and the front window display.
• Make Store deliveries on campus.
• Assists with the student buyback and textbook return processing.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Position involves periods of extended standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, lifting and carrying light to medium weight (10-50 lbs.)

Education and Experience

• Must maintain enrollment in at least six (6) credits at LBCC , maintain satisfactory academic progress throughout each term and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better (some positions may require a higher GPA ), and have financial aid in place to be eligible to work in a Work Study student employee capacity at Linn-Benton Community College

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• All tasks must be done with a positive attitude and efficiency.
• Looking for people with a willingness to learn and help.
• Position requires attention to detail, mathematical and filing skills.
• Cashiering experience preferred but not required.
• A positive attitude and great communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate with faculty, staff and students, work well independently and with others.
• Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Employment Requirement

Employment Requirement Criminal Background Check - C4

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.
  

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail]

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: S268

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 08/31/2026

Closing Date:

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes
• No
• * Have you applied and been found eligible to receive Financial Aid this current term?
  • Yes
  • No
• * LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?
  • I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon
  • Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position
  • No - I am only interested in remote work