Fan Shop Sales Associate

Fan Shop Sales Associate

Location: Seward, NE
Job : 628

Position

Purpose:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer-oriented Part‑Time Sales Associate to join our team at the Concordia University Fan Shop. The ideal candidate will assist customers, maintain store cleanliness, maintain inventory, and help promote school spirit by providing excellent service and product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet customers warmly and provide friendly assistance.
• Assist shoppers in finding merchandise and making purchasing decisions.
• Operate the cash register, process payments, and handle returns/exchanges.
• Maintain store cleanliness, including stocking shelves and organizing displays.
• Track inventory and report low‑stock or popular items.
• Order new and maintain needed inventory.
• Stay knowledgeable about college‑branded apparel, accessories, and merchandise.
• Create and promote ongoing sales, promotions, and loyalty programs.
• Assist with online orders and fulfillment if applicable.
• Assist Manager with receiving and returning textbooks for book program.
• Follow all store policies and procedures, including security and loss prevention.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior retail, sales, or customer service experience preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Basic math skills for handling cash and transactions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift merchandise when needed.

Work Schedule:

• Flexible shifts, including University events.

Special Position Requirements:

• All staff and faculty must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
• Staff and faculty should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
• Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the Institutional email.
• Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.

Preferences:

• Values and beliefs aligned with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
• Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
• Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self‑control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.

Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.

Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!

Must be 19 years or older to apply.