Seasonal Bookstore Associate - West Virginia University

Barnes & Noble College Temporary Team Member

Hourly Rate of $14.00 an Hour (Please note this is a temporary rate, if given the opportunity to convert to a permanent employee your rate will be $11.00 an hour) Hiring Immediately for our back-to-school needs starting 8/3-8/28! Available Shifts:

• August 3 August 16
  • Monday Friday: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
• August 17 August 28
  • 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
  • 1:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • 6:00 PM 11:00 PM

Please note parking is $1.50 per hour. About Us! Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide. We offer a retail environment like no other uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education. Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community all while being part of a company that is consistently rated as a great place to work - and where employees love what they do. Our stores can carry everything from text and trade books, technology, and school supplies to clothing, regalia, and food-- everything a college student desires, their parents want, and our faculty needs.

Role Description: As a temporary team member, you will play a vital role in ensuring the bookstore operates efficiently and provides exceptional service to our customers. Your time will be divided between fulfilling online orders and working on the sales floor, ensuring our shelves are stocked and customers have access to the products they need.

• Pick, pack, and prepare online orders for customer delivery or pickup using appropriate tools and services.
• Assist with incoming shipments, orders, and invoices, verifying accuracy.
• Restock, shelve, arrange, and categorize merchandise based on changing criteria.
• Restock and organize merchandise on the sales floor.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient store and warehouse environment.
• Support general operations during peak periods.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly with or without reasonable accommodations
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for employment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
• Flexibility in scheduling is necessary.

Additional information All candidate information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.