Seasonal Retail Associate

2 weeks ago


Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States Bned Full time

Position Title: Seasonal Retail Associate - Bookseller

Job Category: Retail Operations

Job Overview:

Barnes & Noble College serves as a retail collaborator for numerous colleges and universities across the nation. We provide a unique retail atmosphere dedicated to delivering essential educational materials, tools, and merchandise within a vibrant retail setting on college campuses. Our team engages directly with a diverse customer base, including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public, to offer exceptional customer service while selling or renting books, general merchandise, and a wide range of products and services tailored for the academic community.

Our retail locations stock everything from textbooks and trade books to technology, school supplies, apparel, regalia, and food—catering to the needs of college students, their families, and faculty members. Seasonal associates may work across various departments and are typically scheduled to assist during peak times or special events, such as semester openings and closings, athletic events, book signings, and graduation ceremonies.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Welcome customers, respond to inquiries, and assist with merchandise or service purchases.
  2. Organize, arrange, and maintain the sales floor to ensure an inviting shopping environment.
  3. Process sales transactions, including cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
  4. Seasonal roles require availability during peak periods, occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling throughout the academic year.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent movement within the store to access various departments and products.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
  • Regular lifting of merchandise.
  • Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

Health and Safety Considerations:

Our stores adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local guidelines regarding social distancing and sanitization. Compliance with individual campus requirements may necessitate confirmation of vaccination, and the use of face masks may be expected.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • Minimum age of 18 years required for employment consideration.
  • High-energy, friendly demeanor with strong communication skills for interacting with a diverse clientele.
  • Exceptional customer service abilities to align customers with suitable products.
  • Basic skills in mathematics, keyboarding, and data entry.
  • Flexibility in scheduling is essential.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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



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