Shipping & Receiving Associate (Chautauqua Bookstore)Seasonal Employment
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Job Location:
Chautauqua - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and with demonstrated experience and qualifications candidates may earn up to $17.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
- Reporting on a timely basis typically at 8:30 am Mon-Fri.
- Help bring in packages being delivered to the Bookstore; this may involve carrying packages as heavy as 50 lbs. down a short flight of stairs
- Opening packages checking for damages verifying that contents match what is on packing slips or invoices
- Working from a computer entering information from the invoice into the stores inventory system with precision and accuracy and doing so on a time efficient basis
- Disposing of shipping materials afterward typically bundling cardboard to be recycled
- Cleaning up work station at end of day; organizing paperwork organizing desk supplies and any tools; sweeping up back room area and disposing of trash
About the Referral Program
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules full and part-time for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings weekends and/or holidays as a requirement. While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
Typically work a four or eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 7am to 5pm for a total of 30-40 hours per week. Must be able to work one weekend shift each week. Part-time work is available pre/post season.
About Living on the Grounds
No employer-provided housing is available for this should plan to secure independent housing orresidewithin a commutable distance.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conferencing and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
