Bookstore Remote Event Team Lead

Special Instructions for more details.

In this position you will learn and acquire:
Additional skillsets:

• Assist buying
• Receiving
• Store Layout
• Register setup

Experience acquired:

• Management/Supervision
• Customer Service
• Scheduling
• Marketing
• Sports Management

Only applicants that the hiring managers have interest to interview will be contacted. We cannot guarantee that those not selected will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by the end of the closing, January 30, 2026, you can assume you were not one of the chosen applicants.

Position Title

Bookstore Remote Event Team Lead

Student Status

Work Study Optional – You are not required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Bookstore

Hiring Range

16.00

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours

The hours for the position will vary depending on sporting events, etc.

How many hours per week are required?

20+ hours a week

Description of Primary Duties

• Coach, develop and train a successful team of student employees that consistently meet our customer’s needs along with our store goal.
• Provide excellent customer service – engage with customers as well as guide and instruct student employees.
• Create a positive and fun work culture and promote teamwork.
• Ensure location is appropriately staffed during business hours and opening and closing procedures are regularly adhered to by student employees and part time staff.
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance, conduct and judgement.
• Oversee game day operations, keep product current, store neat, clean, and orderly, ensure operation runs according to policy and expectations, daily upkeep of merchandising standards, and forming vendor and campus relationships.
• Appropriately handle customer concerns or complaints, emergency situations, and potential disruption of services.
• Operate university vehicle to transport inventory to remote locations.
• Provide substantial and timely input on reorder and/or expired merchandise to the Clothing Specialist or Clothing Manager.
• Promote and contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Missouri State University Bookstore operation by performing all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in classes at Missouri State University.
• Valid driver's license
• Flexible hours.
• Work nights, weekends, and over university breaks.

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications but not required

• Individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset/spirit.
• Experience with purchasing
• Management – Being responsible for scheduling multiple people
• Open/Close/Running a register

Special Instructions to Applicants

In this position you will learn and acquire:
Additional skillsets:

• Assist buying
• Receiving
• Store Layout
• Register setup

Experience acquired:

• Management/Supervision
• Customer Service
• Scheduling
• Marketing
• Sports Management

Only applicants that the hiring managers have interest to interview will be contacted. We cannot guarantee that those not selected will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by the end of the closing, January 30, 2026, you can assume you were not one of the chosen applicants.

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns you can email, FSilva-Galicia
Flora Silva-Galicia is the Administrative Assistant at the Bookstore. She can contact you with answers to your questions.

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