AY CBWS Northfield Arts Guild Shop & Marketing Associate (WS-NST3)

Shop & Marketing AssociatePosition is for the 26-27 academic year; Fall 2026 start date. Important: Students must have a state or federal work award to be eligible for community based work study positions. Students who are unsure if they have a state or federal work award - please contact finaid@stolaf.edu to find out what type of work award you have. Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt) Name and address of employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: The Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St. S. Northfield, MN 55057 Department name: Unit number (5 digits): Length of position: See employment authorization Contact person/supervisor: Michael Johnson, Executive Director Wage range: $15.50/hour Description of the position: The Shop & Marketing Associate position welcomes guests to the Guild and is responsible for supporting the operations of the Guild's gift shop and galleries. The Associate also helps in developing and implementing outreach and promotional campaigns to boost awareness and attendance for a broad slate of arts events spanning visual arts, theater, music, and arts education. Position is for the 2026-27 academic year, with a Fall 2026 start date. Transferable skills: Customer service Social media Graphic design Duties and responsibilities: Regularly serve as point of sale receptionist in the Guild gift shop Processing sales transactions of merchandise, tickets, and class registrations Packaging merchandise to customer's specifications Assisting customers with questions Tracking attendance in gift shop and gallery Answer Guild phones and direct calls or take messages Review and analyze the Guild existing social media plan and campaigns on Facebook and Instagram Make thoughtful recommendations for effective revisions to the social media plan that aims to increase the effectiveness of our use of each platform Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns Manage and track event postings on Facebook; take over Instagram/arrange for takeovers during agreed upon times Track social media analytics/insights to identify high performing ideas and campaigns Other duties as determined or assigned Qualifications: (Education/experience/skills) Strong oral and written communication skills Experience with the major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube Knowledge of social media analytics to track audience engagement and campaign performance Ability to work independently Strong organization and time management skills This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice. Physical and environmental factors (indicate frequency required in a typical shift for this position.) Physical activity - not applicable - rarely - occasionally - frequently - continually Sitting Standing stationary Walking/traversing Crouching (bending at knees) Kneeling/crawling Stooping (bending at waist) Twisting/pivoting Climbing/balancing Reaching overhead Grasping/handling Pushing/pulling Lifting/carrying ( Lifting/carrying ( Repetitive motions (constant for 15+ mins; typing, etc.) Driving Other Sensory activity - not applicable - rarely - occasionally - frequently - continually Talking in person/on phone Hearing in person/on phone Vision for close work Vision for distance or depth Distinguishing color Feeling by touch Loud noise (need raised voice to be heard) Other Environmental exposures - not applicable - rarely - occasionally - frequently - continually Respiratory (dust/gas/fumes/steam/odors/poor ventilation) Chemicals (includes solvents and oils) Vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body) Wet or humid conditions (indoor) Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) Proximity hazards (moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, etc.) Heights or cramped quarters Protective equipment required (mask, gloves, eyewear, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, respirator) Other Travel: 5% of time Operate hand tools: Yes No Operate equipment/machinery: Yes No Required dress attire: Business casual Business formal Uniform Other: Comments: Job InfoJob identification 2555 Job category student work Locations 1520 Saint Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN, 55057, US Apply before 05/21/2026, 02:30 PM Job schedule part time