Seasonal Retail Operations Assistant

Job Description Key Responsibilities Merchandise & Store AppearanceStock shelves, organize displays, and replenish merchandiseAssist with seasonal displays and promotional setupsMaintain cleanliness and organization throughout the storeFold apparel and ensure merchandise is neatly presented Inventory & Operational SupportAssist with receiving shipments and unpacking merchandiseTag, label, and price products as directedParticipate in annual physical inventoryPick, Pack and Prepare for Shipping Ecommerce Orders Cashiering & Customer ServiceOperate cash register and point-of-sale (POS)Maintain accuracy when handling money and transactions following store cash handling proceduresGreet and assist customers in a friendly and professional mannerHelp students locate apparel, gifts, and merchandiseAnswer questions regarding store products, promotions, and servicesProvide a positive and helpful shopping experienceAnswer telephone in professional manner Experience and QualificationsEntry level position, no prior work experience required Required KnowledgeCustomer service oriented/ability to work well with others in team environment/ self-directed and motivated/ time managementMicrosoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)Google Suite of Products Required Skills & AbilitiesData entry/ pick process and pack on line orders/ answer phone/receive and process new merchandiseCash handling and maintain sales floorMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs./ bend / stoop/ stand for periods of timeMay require to travel to the field or downtown on occasion. Compensation Expected starting salary: $14.00 hourly About Us Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation's most historic and innovative four-year colleges with the distinct requirement of completing a major and minor in different academic areas. This multidisciplinary learning celebrates students' unusual combinations of interests and provides creative, independent thinkers with a path for educational depth and intellectual growth, preparing them for a successful launch after graduation and even for careers that may not yet exist. Located in western Pennsylvania, 1.5 hours equidistant from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Buffalo, Allegheny College is one of 40 colleges featured in Loren Pope's "Colleges That Change Lives" and recently ranked #4 by The Princeton Review in its Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact. In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country's top 100 national liberal arts colleges, with special distinctions including one of the top 10 best for senior capstone experience and one of the top 25 best for undergraduate research and creative activities. Allegheny's undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students' intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny's faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community). Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Allegheny does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources. Visit the Allegheny College Web Site at http://www.allegheny.edu