What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Store Sales Associate Casual position at Hampshire College?
Institution: Hampshire College
Department: Campus Store
Job Title: Sales Associate
Position Type: Casual
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:45 am – 5:15pm 2 or 3 days
Pay Range/ Status: $17.00 Hour/ Non-Exempt
Location: Hampshire College Campus in Amherst, MA
Reports to: Campus Store Manager
Anticipated Start Date: January 20, 2026
Hampshire College, an independent, innovative liberal arts institution and member of the Five College consortium, is located on a beautiful rural campus in Amherst, Massachusetts. We provide residential undergraduate education to approximately 800 students. Each department at Hampshire College contributes to the collaborative culture of the organization and plays an important role in the success of the College. Our campus store provides students, faculty, and staff a place on campus to fulfill their needs for food, supplies, and spirit wear. As part of the campus store team, you will have a vital role in the department achieving its mission and goals!
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The campus store sales associate reports to and assists the campus store manager in operating the campus store. The sales associate serves customers, handles transactions at the register, places products in store, ensures food items are within code, conducts inventory, keeps store tidy, and performs other tasks to support the efficient and safe operation of the campus store. The sales associate strengthens Hampshire College’s climate for diversity, equity & inclusion and, as a customer service-oriented position, builds positive relations with customers and colleagues. The position works toward building a strong campus relationship between departments, maintains a high level of customer service throughout the store, and completes other necessary store activities, as needed.
During the academic year, this position works 2-3 6-hour shifts Monday - Friday. These days may be negotiable.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong organizational, time management, problem solving, cash handling and customer service skills required.
- Attention to detail required.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrates skill in understanding of cultural differences.
- Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent education and experience is required.
Alternatives to formal education and paid work experience may be considered as equivalent qualifications to include military service/training, volunteering, activism, and other non-traditional programs and experiences related to the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one year of job-related experience preferred.
BENEFITS:
Hampshire College offers an excellent benefits program for eligible employees such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous retirement plan contributions, flexible leave plans, and many other fringe benefits. For information on Hampshire College, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at www.hampshire.edu.
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
Hampshire College is an equal opportunity employer and deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’re particularly committed to revealing and combating the social and institutional structures that support racism and white supremacy in all phases of employment and college life. We believe that the educational and employment environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to work and grow. We encourage applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, veterans, and other candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. Hampshire College is committed to removing barriers to employment faced by equity-seeking groups and encourages (but does not require) members of these groups to self-identify in their application materials. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in the work environment are particularly encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.