Lions' Store Assistant - Part-time
The Lions’ Store Assistant is responsible for customer service, inventory maintenance for clothing and books, and digital marketing through the eCommerce site and social media. The Assistant takes an active role in the daily operations of the store and assists the Manager of the Lions’ Store with book orders, returns, eCommerce, stocking, organizing merchandise, and supervising hourly staff.
- Provide excellent customer service to students, employees, and community members.
- In collaboration with the Manager, support the website and marketing development activities.
- Assist with textbook purchasing.
- Monitor book return deadlines. Assist with preparing return shipments to publishers.
- Help instructors and students access their eText resources through the eBook program. Ensure satisfaction with the program.
- Receive books, clothing, and general merchandise into inventory.
- Fulfill orders on the eCommerce site. Prepare the orders for pickup and shipment.
- Ensure merchandise is properly stocked, organized, and professionally displayed.
- Organize the textbook Buyback program.
- In collaboration with the Manager, build and communicate the brand through social media.
- Assist with seasonal sale events. This includes convocation and monthly pop-up shops.
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate degree is required.
- Experience in retail and customer service is an asset.
- Experience with marketing through social media, Canva, and photoshoots is an asset.
Skills
- Proficient at Microsoft 365.
- Excellent collaboration skills.
- Personable. Adept at engaging with and helping customers.
- Excellent multitasking and prioritizing skills.
- Organized and able to distill important information from multiple sources.
- Able to manage inventory, adhere to a schedule, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to problem-solve.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Personal Characteristics
- Be in agreement with the Ambrose mission and statements of faith.
- Must have a quality of spirit that will be reflected in a growing relationship with God and interpersonal relationships.
- Sensitive and able to work with a diversity of people and cultural groups.
- High energy level that is reflected in good work habits and sound work ethic.
- Positive, approachable, and friendly disposition.
- Innovative. Able to bring new ideas to the team.
- Adaptable. Able to function effectively in a busy and challenging work environment.
- Possess the highest standards of personal integrity, a strong work ethic, and an optimistic Outlook.
Other
- Able to lift 30+ lbs.
- Able and willing to work evenings and weekends.
- A compensation package commensurate with education and experience is available.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background criminal check and academic transcripts.
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Ambrose Employees agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and govern the conduct of his or her work, in accordance therewith.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please send a letter of application and resume to hr@ambrose.edu, indicating “Lions' Store Assistant” in the subject line.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ambrose University is a private, accredited Christian post-secondary institute located in South West Calgary. Our Faculty of Arts and Science offers provincially accredited Bachelor of Arts degree programs majoring in Behavioural Science, Christian Studies, English Literature, General Studies, History, and Psychology as well as Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, and a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology. We also offer a Bachelor of Education (After Degree). Our Faculty of Theology offers undergraduate degree programs in Children’s Ministries, Church Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Worship Arts and Youth Ministries. At the Seminary level there are a variety of graduate options including Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Christian Studies as well as Diploma and Certificate programs. Ambrose is committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline, with a vision for academic excellence in the service of the church and the world. For more information visit us online at www.ambrose.edu.