Retail/Bookstore Clerk I (Temporary, Hourly)

Retail/Bookstore Clerk I

Bellingham Technical College is recruiting for a temporary Retail/Bookstore Clerk I for the Campus Store for the 2026-27 academic year through June 30, 2027. This is a part-time temporary, hourly assignment that follows the academic calendar, with quarterly breaks, and is scheduled to begin in September 2026. This position reports to the Campus Store Manager. Bellingham Technical College is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community.

Position Duties & Responsibilities

Retail/Bookstore Clerk 1

• Assist retail store customers and sell a wide variety of merchandise; serve as cashier; retrieve and answer telephone calls and voicemail and/or forward to appropriate staff.
• Follow verbal and written directions accurately.
• Process and manage financial aid, on account sales, charge, and cash transactions.
• Monitor the store's general email box and answer inquiries.
• May assist in processing and shipping web orders.
• May open or close the store and register(s) daily, verifying cash drawers.
• May prepare bank deposits and complete daily financial record keeping.
• May receive merchandise, check, price, and stock retail goods and supplies.
• Participate in physical inventories, maintain inventory records.
• Coordinate returns to publishers and/or suppliers; buy back books from students, re-price and shelve materials.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Retail/Bookstore Clerk 1

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED certificate OR six months of experience in retail selling, cash register operation, and/or general clerical work or equivalent education/experience. Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of retail sales/check-stand operator experience; experience handling cash, check and credit card transactions. Advanced knowledge of computers and point-of-sale systems, retail/office equipment, and software applications (prefer MS Office suite). This position may perform in multiple settings; primarily in a retail/office setting and will operate standard retail/office equipment such as a point-of-sale system, handheld devices, personal computer, printer, calculator, cameras. The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and accommodate interruptions while performing multiple tasks is essential; requires manual dexterity and mobility. This position requires moving items weighing up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods of time. Stooping, bending, twisting, and lifting is essential; finger manipulation, typing, grasping, repetitive motion.

Supplemental Information

Compensation and Work Schedule: Current pay rate is $21.88 per hour. Additional benefits include some paid sick leave in accordance with Washington State law and Initiative I-1433. Sick leave is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program. Potential flexible schedule; no additional benefits.

This position works on campus in the BTC Campus Store. Work is generally 12 to 16 hours per week during store hours: 7:15am to 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:15am to 1:30pm on Friday. Additional hours may be available at quarter starts. Work schedules will vary, and hours are not guaranteed. These positions will follow the academic schedule with quarterly breaks. Temporary positions are not to exceed 1050 hours in the fiscal year July through June of each year and hours are not guaranteed.

Application Procedures and Deadline: Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at Applications will be reviewed as received and until position is filled. Applications will be reviewed during the 2026-2027 academic year, as needed. You will be contacted if selected for an interview.

• Completed Online BTC Employment Application
• Completed Online Supplemental Questions

Terms of Employment: Background Check: This position deals with cash. Prior to final hire, a pre-employment background, including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Mission: Bellingham Technical College provides student-centered, high-quality professional technical education for today's needs and tomorrow's opportunities.

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