Store Associate 1

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

STORE ASSOCIATE 1 MIT Press Bookstore a motivated customer-focused individual to perform a range of customer service sales merchandising and clerical duties in a fast-paced retail environment on the MIT campus. The MIT Press Bookstore has served the MIT community and the public since 1980 offering academic professional general interest and childrens 2023 the bookstore launched an online retail site at . Will provide friendly professional customer service in person by phone and via email; assist customers with book selection purchases and general MIT-area inquiries; process online orders including packing and shipping via USPS FedEx and UPS; operate the point-of-sale system and handle cash and credit card transactions in accordance with store policies; open and close the bookstore as scheduled; represent the bookstore at off-site retail events including evenings or weekends; maintain an organized and attractive sales floor through shelving displays cleaning and inventory organization; receive reorder and inventory merchandise; enter bibliographic data for new titles; prepare daily sales reports and bank deposits; and make local campus deliveries and assist with returns and shipping.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; high organizational and communication skills and attention to detail; working knowledge of Windows Excel Outlook or other email program; ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment; and ability to deal with confidential information and situations using discretion. PREFERRED: Familiarity with the Institute and MIT Press publications; active interest in scholarly or nonfiction publishing; a basic understanding of the Presss scholarly disciplines (e.g. science technology linguistics computer science design); and a minimum of one year working in a bookstore or other retail environment.

This is a part-time in-person position (17 hours per week) and is not benefits eligible.

Work Conditions: Ability to stand for extended periods of time regularly and repeatedly lift up to 40lbs climb ladders bend crouch and kneel required.

Flexible scheduling and be available to work evenings and weekends. Current MIT Press Bookstore hours are Monday through Friday 10:00am until 6:00 pm hours are subject to change as business dictates.

1/12/2026

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