Part-Time Bookstore Associate

Bookstore Assistant

Provide customer assistance and service throughout the entire bookstore including telephone and email assistance. Duties include performing sales transactions on the store's computerized Point of Sale System, routine office tasks, and assist bookstore staff with other duties assigned. For more information regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Jason Skiff, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Essential Functions

• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service to customers and staff who visit the bookstore directly or contact the bookstore for information via phone or email.
• Operates computerized point of sale system, including cash register functions, and system files.
• Assists customers with the sale and/or refund of books, supplies, and other Southeast Technical College (STC) merchandise.
• Assist bookstore staff in replenishing all merchandise inventory that is available at the bookstore.
• Must be able to lift and bend to put product on shelves and racks.
• Assist other bookstore staff in receiving and unpacking merchandise.
• Daily store upkeep including dusting, vacuuming, washing equipment, and other general cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Experience: Six months of experience in a retail environment involving operations of computerized cash register equipment and/or cash handling and high-volume public contact preferred.
• Other requirements:
• Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
• Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Indoor, climate-controlled work environment. Generally, a low level of noise. This may increase due to higher customer traffic during busy periods for buying and selling merchandise and books. Consistent standing and walking throughout the day with frequent bending and squatting. This position requires constant lifting and moving of up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting and moving of items over 20 pounds.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.