Shelve books, straighten merchandise and maintain organization
on sales floor.
Provides assistance with location and selection of
merchandise.
Using software to look up merchandise in the Point of Sale
system.
Assist customers in the store as needed-on the Trade floor,
customer service counter, Campus shop or elsewhere in the
store.
Help customers locate books or merchandise in stock and/or help
with gift/clothing selections when appropriate.
Fill in and alphabetize sections that need to be straightened
on the daily basis.
Help arrange attractive, appealing, merchandise displays on the
sales floor.
Keep register area supplied with bags and other supplies.
Notify supervisor when supplies are getting low.
Initiate without instruction cleaning/stocking on sales floor
as needed.
Price/shelve merchandise.
Unpack merchandise from boxes/determine correct selling
price/shelve or put on back in boxes to be stored. Notify
supervisor and/or buyers when items are priced incorrectly.
Replenish merchandise as needed.
Weekly hours may vary up to 25 hours as needed.
Qualifications:
High School education or GED
One year experience in a high volume retail operation with an MBS
point of sale system preferred.
Ability to interact well with the general public, faculty, staff
and students.
Flexibility and teamwork.
Some weekend shifts will be required during peak periods.
Moderate lifting is required at times.
Candidates please note: All offers of employment are contingent
upon the successful completion of a criminal background check
satisfactory to Brown.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the
Benefits of Working at
Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2025-07-10
Job Posting Title:
Seasonal Sales Associate
Department:
Bookstore
Grade:
Grade 5
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
Time Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
12
Position Work Location:
Onsite
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any
staff position at Brown University you must submit an application
form for each position for which you believe you are qualified.
Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please
include a cover letter and resume with each position
application.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact
employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits
discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's
race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin,
disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under
applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs,
and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals
on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University
maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with
applicable law.
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