Bookstore Specialist; PT-SAC

PT Bookstore Specialist

This is a part-time position with an hourly rate of $16.92.

The PT Bookstore Specialist provides customer service and operational support for the college bookstore. This position assists with point-of-sale transactions, merchandise management, inventory movement, and data entry activities while helping ensure an efficient and customer-focused retail environment. The specialist supports daily bookstore operations and contributes to the effective presentation and sale of merchandise.

About the College – SJR State is a public college located in beautiful northeast Florida along the shores of the St. Johns River. With three campuses in Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, SJR State serves nearly 10,000 students each year from among a population base of 600,000 in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. Known for its natural beauty and quality of life, SJR State's service area includes St.

Augustine, the nation's oldest city;
Palatka, the "Gem City of the St. Johns;" and Orange Park, with roots going back to the Spanish period in Florida history.

Customer Service and Sales

• Operate the bookstore point-of-sale system
• Assist customers with merchandise purchases and inquiries
• Provide courteous and professional customer service
• Support daily retail operations and sales activities

Inventory and Merchandise Management

• Assist with shipping, receiving, and transfer of merchandise between locations
• Ensure merchandise is properly displayed and stocked
• Assist with inventory organization and merchandise handling
• Support bookstore merchandising and presentation efforts

Administrative Support

• Perform data entry and recordkeeping activities
• Maintain accurate transaction and inventory records
• Assist with other bookstore-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• Associate degree preferred
• Two years of retail or office experience preferred
• General understanding of retail operations preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic retail operations and customer service practices
• Ability to operate a point-of-sale system accurately and efficiently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform data entry with attention to detail
• Ability to organize and display merchandise effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers, students, faculty, and staff
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with standard office software