Seasonal Retail Associate – College Textbook & Apparel Store
Location: SUNY - New Paltz
Compensation: $16.00/hour
Job Type: Seasonal, Part-time, Hourly
The SUNY New Paltz Campus Textbook & Apparel Store is hiring Seasonal Retail Associates to support our team during the busy back-to-school season. This temporary position is tentatively scheduled to end on September 30, 2026.
We are looking for detail-oriented, organized individuals who enjoy providing excellent customer service. In this role, you will help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and other customers during our peak season.
Key Responsibilities:
Store Maintenance & Operations:
- Ensure the store remains safe, clean, and well-organized for customers and staff.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, counters, door handles, phones, credit card machines, and signature pads.
- Regularly clean the breakroom and vacuum rugs, entry mats, and other designated areas.
- Empty trash bins and ensure waste is disposed of properly.
Stocking & Organization:
- Ensure shopping bags, receipt paper, and barcode labels are readily available at registers and workstations.
- Organize and restock clothing returns and merchandise while keeping displays neat and visually appealing.
- Straighten and organize customer pickup orders for easy retrieval.
- Maintain the organization of hangers, clothing racks, and the overall store.
- Clean store walkways using a Swiffer to provide a pleasant shopping experience.
Required Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness and organization.
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Positive and professional attitude with a focus on customer satisfaction.
- Ability to work well as part of a team during a busy peak season.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly wage of $16.00 per hour.
- Gain retail experience in a dynamic college campus environment.
- Help support students and the campus community during the busy back-to-school season.
- Be part of a team that values organization, customer service, and efficiency.
Apply Today!
If you are organized, enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, and want to support the SUNY New Paltz campus community during peak season, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that this is a temporary seasonal position scheduled to end on September 30, 2026. The assignment end date may be adjusted based on business needs.