School Store Associate

This is a part time position within the School Store department reporting to the School Store Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

The School Store Sales Associate is responsible for providing outstanding customer service as well as performing operational duties that drive sales through merchandising, register functions, store cleanliness, and other related duties. The School Store Sales Associate is responsible for creating an exceptional experience in the store and is expected to perform a variety of cross-functional tasks as assigned by the School Store Manager or as needed.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must:

• Consistently exemplify a teamwork attitude with Store Manager and colleagues to improve personal and store performance
• Have strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Respond to emails, phone calls, and all other forms of correspondence
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical demands include the ability to effectively maneuver around sales floor and stockroom including repetitive bending, prolonged standing, twisting, stooping, squatting, and climbing; and frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds
• Commitment to supporting and participating in student activities and events- this position requires some evening and weekend work.
• Ensure the selling floor is neat, clean, fully stocked and organized reflecting brand standards.
• Assist with ordering, delivery, and receiving of merchandise. Ensure deliveries are properly processed in a timely manner.

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching, to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.