• Retail Associate

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Retail Associate

    Posting Summary

    Assist in the efficient operation of the Catamount Store in downtown Burlington. Perform opening and closing responsibilities. Promote the store through various social media and create visually appealing displays. Restock merchandise. Operate a POS cash register and providing excellent customer service.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    High school diploma and familiarity with retail sales and operations required. Knowledge of computer operations, data entry and social media required.

     

    Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice and training, fostering a collaborative multi-cultural environment. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and University holidays with occasional overtime required. Ability to lift and move boxes weighing up to 25 lbs on regular basis and up to 75 lbs on an occasional basis required. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain

     

    personal background check required.

    Desirable Qualifications

    French language skills desirable.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $18.50/hour to $20.15/hour

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions Weekend work required, Bargaining Unit Position - United Electrical Workers, A probationary period may be required, This position is ineligible for telework due to the essential functions, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UE ($18.50 minimum hourly rate)

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 06/18/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Customer Service & Sales OC1 N

     

    Posting Number S5650PO

     

    Department UVM Bookstore/11585

     

    Position Number 002338

     

    Employee FTE 1.0

     

    Employee Term 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    + Chronicle of Higher Education

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    + Inside Higher Ed

    + LinkedIn

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    + UVM Employee (Please specify below)

    + UVM Employment Web Site

    + Vermont JobLink (Department of Labor)

    + Other (Please specify below)

    + * Please specify here where applicable. Enter "NA" if not applicable.

     

    (Open Ended Question)

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents