Student - Shipping & Packaging Associate

Overview

Job Title: Student - Shipping & Packaging Associate

Requisition Number: SE04321

Department Name: 3J5SE:
Student Employment

Work Location: Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus

Salary Range: 14-16

Type Of Position: Student

Position Time Status: Part-Time

• Experience with e-commerce order fulfillment (Shopify or similar platforms)
• Basic Canva skills for simple layouts, gift notes, labels, or inserts
• Previous experience in packaging, fulfillment, retail, or small business operations
• Familiarity with USPS, UPS, or other shipping carriers
• Strong aesthetic sense and appreciation for luxury packaging and presentation
• Prior experience working in a small business or startup environment

• Printing packing slips, shipping labels, and personalized gift notes
• Carefully packing baby gift boxes and bundles according to Cotton Craft’s packaging standards
• Coordinating timely drop-offs at the post office or carrier location
• Assisting with light administrative and creative tasks such as formatting gift notes and organizing orders
• Occasionally using Canva for simple layouts or labels
• Maintaining organization, attention to detail, and presentation standards in a small, growing, women-owned business

Hours Per Week: 25

Final date to receive applications: 02/13/2026

Anticipated

Start Date:

01/16/2026

Job Summary: The Shipping & Packaging Associate plays a vital role in delivering Cotton Craft’s luxury baby gifting experience. This position is responsible for accurately preparing, packaging, and shipping customer orders with exceptional attention to detail and care. Each order represents a meaningful gift for a growing family, and this role ensures every package is beautifully presented, correctly labeled, and shipped on time.

The Shipping & Packaging Associate prints packing slips, shipping labels, and personalized gift notes; packs baby gift boxes and bundles; and handles timely drop-offs at the post office or carrier location. The role also supports light administrative tasks and creative work such as formatting gift notes and using Canva for simple layouts or labels.

This role requires someone who is organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with computers, printers, and shipping systems. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, understands the importance of presentation, and enjoys contributing to a small, growing, women-owned business.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.