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Jubilee Center Assistant for Bear Minimum Thrift

Division: Support Services        Department: Wellbeing/Health

Experience: Entry-level             Job Code: NA

Supervisor of Student Employee(s): Robert Musick

Requested Start Date: 8/24/2026

The Bear Minimum Campus Thrift Store located in the Jubilee Center is looking for assistants. This is a Federal Work-Study position that supports the daily operations of the campus thrift store while promoting affordability, sustainability, and student engagement. The student employee assists with customer service, inventory management, merchandising, and store operations, helping create an organized, welcoming shopping experience for the campus community.

Responsibilities and Career Competencies

• Greet customers and provide friendly, professional service to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. (C, P, CTR)
• Receive, sort, inspect, and organize donated merchandise according to store guidelines. (P, CT, TW)
• Price, label, display, and restock merchandise while maintaining organized sales areas. (P, CT, CSD)
• Operate the point-of-sale system and accurately process transactions. (P, T, CT)
• Assist with inventory, donation records, and basic data entry. (T, P, CT)
• Promote Bear Minimum through events, social media, and campus outreach. (C, T, L, CTR)
• Support sales, donation drives, special events, and sustainability initiatives. (TW, L, CTR)
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment. (P, TW)
• Collaborate with supervisors, volunteers, and student employees while demonstrating dependability and responsible stewardship. (TW, P, CSD, CTR)

Competencies/Skills: Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

In the following sections check all boxes that apply to your job.

Computer Skills: ☒ Word, ☒ Excel, ☐ PowerPoint, ☒ Canva, ☒ Social Media & New Technology,                    ☐ Other: _________________________

Other Skills: ☒ Attention to detail, ☐ Strong active listening abilities, ☐ Public speaking,                ☐ Written & verbal communication, ☒ Customer focused, ☒ Willingness to learn new things

Work Schedule: ☐ Su ___ to ___; ☒ M ___ to ___; ☐ T ___ to ___; ☐ W ___ to ___; ☐ R ___ to ___;               ☒ F ___ to ___; ☐ Sa ___ to ___; ☐ Hours vary depending on workload (Check days that apply, insert hours if set, otherwise, check “Hours vary depending on workload”.)

Work Conditions: ☐ Heat, ☐ Cold, ☐ Odors/Smoke, ☐ Toxic Agents, ☐ Dust, ☐ Machinery,          ☐ Light Intensity, ☐ Noise, ☐ Vibrations, ☐ Wetness, ☐ Humidity, ☐ Electrical Currents,                ☐ Other: _________________________

Physical Demands: ☐ Keyboarding, ☒ Reaching/Handling, ☒ Stooping/Kneeling,                             ☐ Crouching/Crawling, ☐ Pushing up to ___ lbs., ☐ Pulling up to ___ lbs., ☒ Lifting up to 20 lbs.,     ☒ Carrying up to _20__ lbs., ☐ Climbing, ☐ Balancing, ☐ Other: _________________________

Number of Positions: Three

Pay Rate: 8.75/Hour

Location: Building: Condit, Room #: Basement

Application Notes: Resumes and applications will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.