Cardinal Store Intern

Position Title: Cardinal Store Intern (Student Position)Department: William Jewell College Spirit StoreLocation: Yates-Gill Student Union, William Jewell CollegePosition Type: Part-TimeHours: 10–15 hours per week (flexible scheduling)Compensation: Paid or Academic Credit (depending on arrangement)Reports To: Cardinal Store ManagerPosition Summary:The Cardinal Store Intern supports daily operations of the William Jewell College CardinalStore, which offers branded merchandise and apparel to students, faculty, alumni, and visitors.This role provides hands-on experience in retail operations, merchandising, customer service,and campus engagement. Ideal for students interested in marketing, retail management, business,or communications.Key Responsibilities:• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to all store visitors.• Operate the cash register and point-of-sale system accurately.• Assist with inventory management, including receiving, restocking, and organizingmerchandise.• Help maintain an attractive and clean store layout.• Participate in merchandising decisions such as product displays and promotional signage.• Support marketing efforts, including social media promotion and campus event support.• Assist in organizing and executing special sales and pop-up events.• Contribute ideas to increase student engagement and store visibility.• Perform other duties as assigned by the Spirit Store Manager.Qualifications:• Must be a current William Jewell College student in good academic standing.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.• Customer service or retail experience is a plus but not required.• Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated.• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.• Flexible availability, including occasional evenings or weekends for events.Learning Outcomes:• Gain experience in retail and customer service in a campus environment.• Learn inventory and merchandising best practices.• Strengthen communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.• Build a greater understanding of campus branding and student engagement.