Job ID
76559
Job Title
Retail Assistant
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/06/13
Job Type
Casual
Close Date
2026/06/23
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
Campus Stores Central Administ
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Temp 1
Salary Range
$17.60 - $22.36 (hourly)
Job Code
INT007
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Target Number of Openings
35
Hours per Week
24
Posting Details
Contract August 19, 2026 - September 30, 2026.
Schedule 15 hours per week. Mandatory in-person training will be one day either August 19, 20 or 21.
Education Level High school diploma or equivalent.
Career Level 6 months of previous retail experience.
Hourly Rate $17.60
Job Description
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Job Summary
Performs tasks of a routine nature including: assisting customers with general inquiries, store upkeep, and cashiering duties, in accordance with established procedures and departmental guidelines.
Accountabilities
Assist customer's in-person or on the phone by locating products using internal systems and answering inquiries. Seek out assistance and escalate issues, when necessary.
Participate in general store upkeep including restocking, seasonal changeover, inventory, monitoring and signage, under direction of Supervisor.
Process cash register transactions based on departmental guidelines.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: 6 months of previous retail experience.
Working Conditions
Retail sales environment and warehouse storage facilities.
Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs) is required.
Prolonged periods of standing are required.
Work is completed under close supervision.
Exclusions
Does not respond to customer email inquiries.
Does not coordinate merchandise transfers between stores.
Does not provide input in the development of departmental layouts.
Does not create signage for use on the sales floor.
Does not complete transactions pertaining to taxes, rebates, quotes and discounts.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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