Bookstore Assistant
- Employer
- Trinity Christian College
- Location
- Palos Heights, IL
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Trinity Christian College seeks a full-time Bookstore Assistant. This position is in a retail environment. The Candidate must be a self-starter with a high attention to detail. Must be able to multi-task and see projects to completion. Must be comfortable in dealing with people. This is a year round position Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Occasional Saturdays may be required.
The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in ordering, receiving and shelving textbook shipments, clothing and other general merchandise
- Assist with the store's webpage and filling online orders of the textbooks and general merchandise
- Assist in the store's social media accounts
- Assist in sales, promotions and merchandise displays in the store
- Assist customers with any questions and be able to resolve any issues
- Reconcile End of Day reports in cash register
- Candidate must be willing to learn Booklog software and Timber software systems.
- Occasionally supervise student workers.
High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) is preferred. The ideal candidate must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as rules or instructions, write correspondence and be able to speak effectively before customers or employees of the college. They should also be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages and be able to handle money comfortably. The position will require employee to stand for long periods while at the register, must be able to climb stair s as we are located on three levels, and be able to lift heavier items.
Trinity Christian College seeks candidates that have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ, and a sincere allegiance to the mission of the college.
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following during the online application process:
- A brief cover letter
- Professional resume
- A written statement that describes his/her Christian faith commitment and how it is expressed through involvement with the body of Christ and participation in a local church.
Organization
Trinity Christian College is an accredited private liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students a rigorous Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition, preparing them to pursue excellence in their vocations. The secure 130-acre wooded campus is just 30 minutes from the limitless cultural and career resources of downtown Chicago.
Academics
Consistently ranked as one of the top-tier colleges in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Trinity Christian College offers over 80 programs of study, including traditional undergraduate, adult studies, and graduate programs. Recognizing the value of experiential learning, 100% of Trinity’s students participate in hands-on internships or field education. Trinity alumni excel. They are nurses in the most advanced healthcare facilities, award-winning teachers in schools across the country, successful business executives in global companies, and service-oriented professionals making a difference throughout the world.
Community
Whether they are commuters or campus residents, current Trinity students passionately talk about the sense of “community” they feel on this diverse campus. Trinity is often recognized for its ethnic and economic diversity. Intercollegiate sports for men and women, student-run ministry programs, and a full scope of creative expression in fine arts add to the Trinity experience.
Chicago
Opportunities abound in the Chicagoland area, opening the door to an expansive “classroom” of culturally-rich neighborhoods; world class music, theater, art, and cuisine; and endless professional development for students via internships, career positions, and involvement with service organizations. Trinity’s Chicago Semester provides an immersive experience for students who want the city to be their home, classroom, and workplace for an entire semester.
Study Abroad
Learning outside the classroom is available through off-campus programs including Semester in Spain (Seville), Semester in The Netherlands, and Semester in Ecuador (Quito), as well as other areas of the world. May-term trips to places such as Cuba and China offer students the opportunity to discover and explore different regions of the world over the course of a few weeks.
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