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Posted: 24-Oct-24
Location: Ithaca, New York
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Part-Time/Casual Retail Assistant Commons Store, Cornell Retail Services
Are you looking to explore the world of retail and grow your career? Cornell Retail Services is hiring part-time/casual staff (19 hours per week or less) for the Downtown Ithaca Commons Cornell Store location! Join our team!
Positions that are available immediately! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Cornell Store on the Ithaca Commons is a dynamic hub of the Cornell University campus and a recognized leader in collegiate retailing innovation, serving students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. The Cornell Store is a high-volume, multi-channel retail operation that delivers legendary customer service, provides a rewarding work experience, and produces excellent financial results.
Cornell Retail Services is in search of individuals who are dependable, motivated, and enjoy working in a team environment.
Hire Rate: starting at $16.25 /hour
Schedule: Variable, based on availability, business needs, and work performance; some nights, weekends, and holidays may be required
General Responsibilities
- Sales and Service- Greeting and welcoming customers and guests, demonstrating "active selling", providing product information and guidance, and ensuring a high-quality customer service experience
- Visual Merchandising- Assisting in maintaining the appearance of the sales floor, setting up seasonal promotions/visual displays, and regularly monitoring assigned areas for product restocking and recovery
- Point of Sale Support- Operate cash registers, assist customers with check-out, and execute appropriate cash handling procedures
- Inventory & Order Fulfillment Support- Help receive and process incoming merchandise and assist with special orders and store-to-store shipping requests; possibly handling seasonal perishable goods.
- Customer Care- Support the digital and in-store shopping experience through assisting with responding to customer inquiries
We value your ability to:
- Drive a positive customer experience by building relationships, sharing product knowledge, and providing solutions to our customer's needs
- Greet and welcome customers into the department
- Work successfully as part of a team
- Be dependable in your attendance & punctuality as well as flexible in your schedule based on business needs.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Qualifications:
- Must have a pleasant personality, excellent customer service skills, and enjoy working with the public.
- Moderate computer/systems competency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to occasionally climb ladders
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Prior retail sales experience is helpful but not required.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
University Job Title:
Temporary Retail Assistant
Job Family:
Temporary Auxiliary Services
Level:
No Grade - Hourly
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
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Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Jana English
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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
- Unique applicable skills
- Academic Discipline
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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
2023-06-22