Apparel and Merchandise Assistant Position Available In Lee, Alabama

Position Details
Position Information Requisition Number Stu04266P
Home Org Name Bookstore Administrative
Division Name AVP, Budgets & Business Operations
Position Title Apparel and Merchandise Assistant
Working Title (if different from Position Title) Job Summary The Auburn University Bookstore is excited to recruit Sales Associates for the Summer and Fall 25 semesters! These positions assist the clothing and novelty department as needed. Why should YOU consider student employment at Auburn University?
Gain valuable work experience! Student employment allows you to explore different interests, identify strengths, and make informed decisions about your future career goals.
Build your network! Interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students can lead to valuable connections and potential mentors.
Make a difference. Have the satisfaction of knowing YOU are a part of providing the premier academic experience at Auburn and the life-changing work our students and employees perform. Essential Functions Create displays and merchandise the sales floor with products that tell the Auburn story.
Coordinate with the marketing department to ensure merchandise is promoted effectively.
Stay apprised of current trends to influence merchandise assortment and product display.
Organize and maintain products in the stockroom efficiently.
Provide customer service on our sales floor, including answering questions about products and helping customers locate items in the store based on their needs.
Engage, listen, & ask questions to understand the customer’s wants/needs.
Have an enthusiastic attitude toward helping others.
Walk the sales floor regularly to monitor for loss prevention and ensure the sales floor and merchandise are clean and in order.
Process merchandise and move it onto the sales floor in a timely manner after it has been received.
Ensure merchandise is tagged correctly, scans at the right price, is free of damages, and has been brought to web orders to be put on the website.
Efficiently and accurately process customer transactions on the cash register when needed. Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact:

Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence:

We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for

You:

Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

Sweet Home Alabama:

The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for

Everyone:

Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled undergraduate student at Auburn University.

Expectations:

Be available to work home football game days.
Must be able to climb ladders.
Must be able to climb stairs frequently.
Must be able to lift approximately 10-25 lbs frequently.
Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs occasionally.
Must be able to stand for 4 hours at a time. Preferred Qualifications Detail oriented
Effective communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work individually as well as cooperatively with others
Multitasking skills Pay Rate $10.00/hour
Work Hours 10-20
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
Posting Detail Information Posting Date 04/07/2025
Closing Date 05/26/2025
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.