Seasonal Retail Associate

Seasonal Retail Associate – College Textbook & Apparel Store

Location: SUNY - New Paltz

Compensation: $16.00/hour

Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Hourly

The SUNY New Paltz Campus Textbook & Apparel Store is hiring Seasonal Retail Associates to support our team during the busy back-to-school season. This temporary position is tentatively scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.

We are looking for detail-oriented, organized individuals who enjoy providing excellent customer service. In this role, you will help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and other customers during our peak season.

Key Responsibilities

Store Maintenance & Operations:

• Ensure the store remains safe, clean, and well-organized for customers and staff.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, door handles, phones, credit card machines, and signature pads.
• Regularly clean the breakroom and vacuum rugs, entry mats, and other designated areas.
• Empty trash bins and ensure waste is disposed of properly.
  
  

Stocking & Organization

• Ensure shopping bags, receipt paper, and barcode labels are readily available at registers and workstations.
• Organize and restock clothing returns and merchandise while keeping displays neat and visually appealing.
• Straighten and organize customer pickup orders for easy retrieval.
• Maintain the organization of hangers, clothing racks, and the overall store.
• Clean store walkways using a Swiffer to provide a pleasant shopping experience.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Positive and professional attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work well as part of a team during a busy peak season.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly wage of $16.00 per hour.
• Gain retail experience in a dynamic college campus environment.
• Help support students and the campus community during the busy back-to-school season.
• Be part of a team that values organization, customer service, and efficiency.
  
  

Apply Today!

If you are organized, enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, and want to support the SUNY New Paltz campus community during peak season, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this is a temporary seasonal position scheduled to end on September 30, 2026. The assignment end date may be adjusted based on business needs.