**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.

Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food and drinks following prescribed recipes and techniques.

Set up or restock displays, wrap, label, date, and rotate food items for sale.

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following cleaning, sanitation, and operational standards. Food handling or safety certification may be required in some locations.

Temporary positions require availability to work on a weekly basis for a period of 90 days or less with occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling for opening, midday, or closing shifts.

**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.

**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 16 years of age to be considered for employment.

Previous food handling experience preferred.

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-SC-COLUMBIA_

**ID** _2024-12574_

**Category** _Cafe Sales Associate_

**Position Type** _Temporary_