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New York - Campus Retail Associate (Seasonal)

Barnes & Noble Education

Alfred, NYTemporary$16.25/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16.25/hr
Location
Alfred, NY
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Barnes & Noble Education is hiring a New York - Campus Retail Associate (Seasonal). The role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic campus retail team, providing superior customer service and supporting store leaders across all facets of retail operations to ensure optimal store performance. The associate will engage students and faculty, handle sales transactions, maintain store presentation, and adapt to seasonal peak periods while gaining transferable experience.

Key focus areas include Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments., Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit., and Take initiative to support store operations, operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed and accuracy..

Important skills include Customer Service, Cash Handling, Point Of Sale Operation, Basic Math, Keyboarding, and Data Entry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCash HandlingPoint of Sale OperationBasic MathKeyboardingData EntryStore MerchandisingCleaning and OrganizingTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Flexible Availability Throughout Academic YearFrequent LiftingAbility to Remain Stationary for Extended PeriodsCOVID-19 Vaccination Confirmation

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Introduction

Our campus stores serve as a vibrant hub of college life and learning. We believe in creating retail and learning experiences that engage students, support faculty, and build alumni loyalty. Together, our teams and stores work to elevate lives through education.

Overview

You can enhance your success by joining our dynamic team today! As a Campus Retail Associate you will provide superior customer service to our customers and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure the store is operating at optimal performance.

Perks

  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Sick time accrual from date of hire

  • Generous employee discount – including course materials & textbooks

  • Management Development Program Opportunities

  • The opportunity to add valuable, transferrable experience and skills to your resume

Responsibilities

Expectations:

  • Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.

  • Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit.

  • Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions.

  • Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store.

  • Seasonal positions require work during peak periods (i.e. semester starts and ends), occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling to work periodically during the school year.

  • Routine housekeeping including, for example, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal.

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.

  • Frequent lifting.

  • Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

New York Pay Transparency Information (Only applicable in New York State stores):

Pay:  Seasonal Campus Retail Associate pay range $16.25/hour.

Benefits available include:

  • Get paid sooner! Daily Pay earned wage access is available to all store employees.

  • Employee Discount

  • Paid sick time (accrued based on time worked)

  • Eligibility to participate in a 401k (after the completion of 1000 hours worked in a 12 month period)

  • Commuter Benefits

Eligibility for each plan may Include a waiting period and may require the employee to enroll during a stated eligibility period.

COVID-19 Considerations:

Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for employment.

  • Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience.

  • An outstanding attitude with the willingness to learn and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment.

  • Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.

  • Flexible availability throughout the academic year including peak periods.

EEO Statement

Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Locations US-NY-ALFRED

ID 2026-23984

Category Retail Sales Associate

Position Type Seasonal

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