Seasonal Retail Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Seasonal Retail Associate – College Textbook & Apparel Store

Location: Widener University
Compensation: $15.00/hour
Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Hourly

The Widener Campus Textbook & Apparel Store is hiring Seasonal Retail Associates to support our team during the busy back-to-school season. This temporary position is tentatively scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.

We are looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and providing excellent customer service. This role primarily supports our college textbook rental operations, including receiving, stocking, organizing, pulling, and processing textbooks, while also assisting with apparel, merchandise, and general store operations as needed

Key Responsibilities:

Textbook Rental Operations:

• Receive, sort, stock, and organize textbooks and course materials.
• Pull and stage textbook rental orders for customer pickup.
• Assist with textbook rental processing, returns, and inventory organization.
• Maintain accurate shelving and organization of textbooks to ensure efficient customer service.

Store Maintenance & Operations:

• Ensure the store remains safe, clean, and well-organized for customers and staff.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, door handles, phones, credit card machines, and signature pads.
• Regularly clean the breakroom and vacuum rugs, entry mats, and other designated areas.
• Empty trash bins and ensure waste is disposed of properly.

Stocking & Organization:

• Ensure shopping bags, receipt paper, and barcode labels are readily available at registers and workstations.
• Organize and restock clothing returns and merchandise while keeping displays neat and visually appealing.
• Straighten and organize customer pickup orders for easy retrieval.
• Maintain the organization of hangers, clothing racks, and the overall store.
• Clean store walkways using a Swiffer to provide a pleasant shopping experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Positive and professional attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work well as part of a team during a busy peak season.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly wage of $15.00 per hour.
• Gain retail experience in a dynamic college campus environment.
• Help support students and the campus community during the busy back-to-school season.
• Be part of a team that values organization, customer service, and efficiency.

Apply Today!
If you are organized, enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, and want to support the Widener campus community during peak season, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this is a temporary seasonal position scheduled to end on September 30, 2026. The assignment end date may be adjusted based on business needs.