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Supports Penland's food service by working in The Pines dining hall and/or kitchen, setting up for meal service, washing dishes, keeping the dining hall clean, and helping to prepare and serve meals. Penland has 16 workshops running through the spring, including an 8-week concentration and week-long classes, and you will work with our amazing Pines team to deliver meals to our students.

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<div class="content-intro">Make lives meaningful through making. Who We ArePenland School of Craft is an international center for craft education offering residential workshops, residencies, community education programs, and exhibitions. Located on 420 acres in the NC Mountains, Penland has 16 teaching studios and 60 historic and contemporary buildings. We are an equal-opportunity employer with a staff of 50+. Penland operates with a $54 million endowment and an annual operating budget of $8.4 million. We are located about an hour northeast of Asheville, NC. Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionAt Penland School of Craft, we believe that fostering a climate of equity, inclusion, diversity, and antiracism are essential to our work. We are committed to creating a campus community free of discrimination, and we welcome everyone who supports this commitment. Black, Indigenous, Latine, Asian, and other people who identify as people of color or BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply, as are people holding other marginalized identities related to gender, sexual orientation, ability, and class background.</div><h2> </h2><table><tbody><tr><td>Reports to: Pines Operations ManagerDepartment: OperationsEmployment Status: Temporary Full-time Up to 40 hours per week </td><td>FLSA Status: Non-exempt - HourlyStart & End Date: February 23 - May 1, 2026* Fall work opportunities are also available*Last Updated: November 19, 2025</td></tr></tbody></table> Hello, we are excited to share that we are looking to hire five temporary staff to support the Penland Pines dining hall this spring season. The season runs from February 23 through May 1, 2026. The position will primarily support the dining hall and dishroom, but may also support needs in the kitchen. The position will work up to 40 hours weekly. Schedules will be determined at a later date.Penland has 16 workshops running through the spring, including an 8-week concentration and week-long classes, and you will work with our amazing Pines team to deliver meals to our students. You must have your own transportation. You are eligible for sick leave, along with a 30-minute paid break and one meal per day, as well as staff discounts at our gallery, supply store, and coffeehouse. The pay is $16.40 per hour.If you are interested, please send an email sharing your interest, contact information, and any significant time-off needs to Alyse Ostreicher at peopleandculture@penland.org by January 23, 2026. Primary Responsibilities<ul><li>Supports Penland's food service by working in The Pines dining hall and/or kitchen, setting up for meal service, washing dishes, keeping the dining hall clean, and helping to prepare and serve meals.</li><li>Work with the cook(s) on duty to ensure support for meal service and dining room and dishroom cleanliness. Works in the dishroom to wash and sanitize all dishes and cookware. At the end of each shift, clean and sanitize the entire dishwashing area per our local health code.</li><li>Communicate clearly and regularly with the Pines operations manager and cooks on support needs.</li><li>Ensures a high standard of cleanliness in the dining room to meet health code standards. </li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications<ul><li>To accomplish the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities discussed above satisfactorily while meeting all appropriate food safety standards. </li><li>Must be able to work consistently in a busy food service environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, friendly service, and good relationships with coworkers.</li><li>Must be flexible between identified dates for no or alternative work options</li></ul> Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and walk. The employee is required to use hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls, talk fluently, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The specific vision required by this job is close vision.

Penland School of Craft

Spring Temporary Pines Dining & Dishroom Support

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As a Campus Retail Associate you will provide superior customer service to our customers and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure the store is operating at optimal performance. Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions.

Introduction:
Our campus stores serve as a vibrant hub of college life and learning. We believe in creating retail and learning experiences that engage students, support faculty, and build alumni loyalty. Together, our teams and stores work to elevate lives through education.

Overview:
You can enhance your success by joining our dynamic team today! As a Campus Retail Associate you will provide superior customer service to our customers and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure the store is operating at optimal performance. Perks<ul><li>Flexible Scheduling</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Sick time accrual from date of hire</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Generous employee discount – including course materials & textbooks</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Management Development Program Opportunities</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">The opportunity to add valuable, transferrable experience and skills to your resume</li></ul>

Responsibilities:
Expectations:<ul><li>Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.</li><li>Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit.</li><li>Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions.</li><li>Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store.</li><li style="color:black">Temporary positions require availability to work on a weekly basis for a period of 90 days or less with occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling for opening, midday, or closing shifts.</li><li style="color:black">Routine housekeeping including, for example, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal.</li></ul>Physical Demands:<ul><li>Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.</li><li>Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.</li><li>Frequent lifting.</li><li>Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.</li></ul>Benefits available include:<ul><li>Get paid sooner! Daily Pay earned wage access is available to all store employees</li><li>Employee Discount</li><li>Paid sick time (accrued based on time worked)</li><li>Eligibility to participate in a 401k (after the completion of 1000 hours worked in a 12 month period)</li><li>Commuter Benefits</li></ul>COVID-19 Considerations:Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.

Qualifications:
<ul><li>Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to be considered for employment.</li><li>Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience.</li><li>An outstanding attitude with the willingness to learn and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment.</li><li>Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.</li><li>Flexible availability throughout the academic year including peak periods.</li></ul>

EEO Statement:
Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Campus Retail Associate (Temporary)

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As a Campus Retail Associate you will provide superior customer service to our customers and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure the store is operating at optimal performance. + Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions.

Introduction Our campus stores serve as a vibrant hub of college life and learning. We believe in creating retail and learning experiences that engage students, support faculty, and build alumni loyalty. Together, our teams and stores work to elevate lives through education. Overview You can enhance your success by joining our dynamic team today! As a Campus Retail Associate you will provide superior customer service to our customers and support store leaders in all facets of retail operations to ensure the store is operating at optimal performance. Perks + Flexible Scheduling + Sick time accrual from date of hire + Generous employee discount – including course materials & textbooks + Management Development Program Opportunities + The opportunity to add valuable, transferrable experience and skills to your resume Responsibilities Expectations: + Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments. + Provide a friendly atmosphere by greeting customers and focusing on their positive experience throughout their visit. + Take initiative to support store operations including operating equipment and cash register while ensuring speed of service and accurate transactions. + Keep the store looking fresh by shelving, arranging, cleaning, and organizing products or space within the store. + Temporary positions require availability to work on a weekly basis for a period of 90 days or less with occasional weekends, and flexibility in scheduling for opening, midday, or closing shifts. + Routine housekeeping including, for example, dusting, mopping, window cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal. Physical Demands: + Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products. + Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods. + Frequent lifting. + Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders. Benefits available include: + Get paid sooner! Daily Pay earned wage access is available to all store employees + Employee Discount + Paid sick time (accrued based on time worked) + Eligibility to participate in a 401k (after the completion of 1000 hours worked in a 12 month period) + Commuter Benefits COVID-19 Considerations: Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required. Qualifications + Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to be considered for employment. + Confident and comfortable engaging customers to deliver an elevated experience. + An outstanding attitude with the willingness to learn and the capability to excel in a fast-paced, team environment. + Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills. + Flexible availability throughout the academic year including peak periods. EEO Statement Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Job Locations _US-NC-Asheville_ ID _2026-22753_ Category _Retail Sales Associate_ Position Type _Temporary_

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