Bookstore assistant job description
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Bookstore assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in bookstore assistant job postings.
Sample bookstore assistant requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of book retail experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to lift and move up to 30lbs
- Exceptional customer service skills
Sample required bookstore assistant soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Bookstore assistant job description example 1
Barnes & Noble bookstore assistant job description
**Introduction**
Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide. We offer a retail environment like no other - uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education. Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community.
**Overview**
Barnes & Noble College is seeking dynamic, friendly, and customer-focused team members to work as Temporary Booksellers for a period of 90 days or less in our stores. As a temporary employee tasks you may be expected to complete include assisting customers with locating products, answering questions, shelving and restocking the sales floor, processing cash, credit, assisting with refunds and returns, among other tasks.
**Responsibilities**
Our stores can carry everything from text and trade books, technology, and school supplies to clothing, regalia, and food-- everything a college student desires, their parents want, and our faculty needs. 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.
**Expectations:**
+ Greet customers, answer questions, and assist with the purchase of merchandise or services.
+ Shelve, arrange, clean, and organize product or space within the store to maintain an appealing sales floor.
+ Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
+ 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.
+ High-energy, friendly personality, with strong communication skills to interact with a variety of people.
+ Outstanding customer service skills to match customers to products that meet their needs.
+ Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
+ Flexibility in scheduling is necessary.
**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-LA-NEW ORLEANS_
**ID** _2022-4347_
**Category** _Retail Sales Associate_
**Position Type** _Temporary_
Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide. We offer a retail environment like no other - uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education. Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community.
**Overview**
Barnes & Noble College is seeking dynamic, friendly, and customer-focused team members to work as Temporary Booksellers for a period of 90 days or less in our stores. As a temporary employee tasks you may be expected to complete include assisting customers with locating products, answering questions, shelving and restocking the sales floor, processing cash, credit, assisting with refunds and returns, among other tasks.
**Responsibilities**
Our stores can carry everything from text and trade books, technology, and school supplies to clothing, regalia, and food-- everything a college student desires, their parents want, and our faculty needs. 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.
**Expectations:**
+ Greet customers, answer questions, and assist with the purchase of merchandise or services.
+ Shelve, arrange, clean, and organize product or space within the store to maintain an appealing sales floor.
+ Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.
+ 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.
+ High-energy, friendly personality, with strong communication skills to interact with a variety of people.
+ Outstanding customer service skills to match customers to products that meet their needs.
+ Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.
+ Flexibility in scheduling is necessary.
**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-LA-NEW ORLEANS_
**ID** _2022-4347_
**Category** _Retail Sales Associate_
**Position Type** _Temporary_
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Bookstore assistant job description example 2
Amarillo College bookstore assistant job description
At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
We are currently seeking a Part Time Badger Central Bookstore and Café Assistant who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement, and who will be responsible for the preparation of food and beverages on a daily basis while maintaining cleanliness and other food safety standards. Executes all aspects of the role while following local, state, and federal guidelines for food preparation and safety. Must be 18 years of age or older.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Required: One (1) year of previous experience working in a customer services environment.
Preferred: Previous experience in a coffee shop, food service establishment, or café environment.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Required: Food Handlers Certification (or complete training during initial 90 days).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
Ability to handle stress and remain calm.
Ability to work independently and as team member.
Communicate effectively both written and verbally.
Commitment to create and maintain a warm and welcoming office and campus environment.
Ability to safely operate food service equipment as necessary.
Ability to stand for up to two or more hours at any given time.
Ability to safely operate coffee equipment as necessary.
Provide strong customer service with all levels of Amarillo College personnel, community, and management.
Computer literacy desired.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
Maintain a clean environment for food preparation.
Partner with management team to execute promotions and sales in store and at special events on campus, off campus, or at remote sites.
Process payments through the point of sale system, following policies and procedures for cash handling.
Maintain Food Handlers' License.
As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel and bend most of the day. Will require lifting 40-50 pounds often.
Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events as necessary or scheduled.) Ability to use Hot surfaces, sharp objects, commercial equipment.
Work Environment: This position works in a professional café food service environment as well as college bookstore. Must be able to work in Amarillo and offsite locations in and out of the area.
Salary: Minimum $11.03 salary will commensurate with experience.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
We are currently seeking a Part Time Badger Central Bookstore and Café Assistant who will adhere to the aforementioned mission statement, and who will be responsible for the preparation of food and beverages on a daily basis while maintaining cleanliness and other food safety standards. Executes all aspects of the role while following local, state, and federal guidelines for food preparation and safety. Must be 18 years of age or older.
GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Required: One (1) year of previous experience working in a customer services environment.
Preferred: Previous experience in a coffee shop, food service establishment, or café environment.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
Required: Food Handlers Certification (or complete training during initial 90 days).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
Ability to handle stress and remain calm.
Ability to work independently and as team member.
Communicate effectively both written and verbally.
Commitment to create and maintain a warm and welcoming office and campus environment.
Ability to safely operate food service equipment as necessary.
Ability to stand for up to two or more hours at any given time.
Ability to safely operate coffee equipment as necessary.
Provide strong customer service with all levels of Amarillo College personnel, community, and management.
Computer literacy desired.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepare quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
Maintain a clean environment for food preparation.
Partner with management team to execute promotions and sales in store and at special events on campus, off campus, or at remote sites.
Process payments through the point of sale system, following policies and procedures for cash handling.
Maintain Food Handlers' License.
As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, kneel and bend most of the day. Will require lifting 40-50 pounds often.
Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events as necessary or scheduled.) Ability to use Hot surfaces, sharp objects, commercial equipment.
Work Environment: This position works in a professional café food service environment as well as college bookstore. Must be able to work in Amarillo and offsite locations in and out of the area.
Salary: Minimum $11.03 salary will commensurate with experience.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo College is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our customers.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024