Inventory and Merchandising Coordinator (Student Employment)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Student Employment (RHS)

Date Posted:
3/14/2025

Location:
Roosevelt High School - Johnstown, CO 80534

Date Available:
Fall 2025 Inventory and Merchandising Coordinator (Student Employment)

Position Overview

The Weld RE-5J school district is seeking a highly motivated and talented High School student to join our team as our school store Inventory and Merchandising Coordinator. This opportunity will provide valuable hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of inventory and merchandising while working in a professional environment. The Inventory and Merchandising Coordinator role involves managing inventory, creating merchandise, and training fellow students on the safe use of store equipment. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about fostering a positive shopping experience for our school community This position demands outstanding communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and multitasking capabilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory management:
  • Assist in tracking and managing store inventory levels
  • Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accurate stock counts
  • Help with receiving and organizing new merchandise deliveries
  • Maintain a clean and organized storage area
• Merchandise Creation:
  • Collaboration with team members to design and create new merchandise for the school store
  • Utilize available equipment (e.g., printers, heat presses) to produce high-quality products
  • Ensure all merchandise is entered into the system and is readily available for customers
• Sales and customer service:
  • Assist customers in the store, providing friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Handle transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system
  • Address customer inquiries and resolve any issues professionally
• Training and Safety:
  • Provide training sessions for students on the safe operation of machines and equipment
  • Monitor student use of equipment to ensure compliance with safety guidelines
  • Maintain equipment as needed
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work closely with other student employees and staff to create a positive team environment
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving store operations

Required Skills, Experience and Abilities

• Currently enrolled in a high school program, preferably with a focus on information business, marketing or related fields.
• Customer Service: Interacting with customers in a friendly and helpful manner, addressing their needs and concerns.
• Communication Skills: Effectively conveying information to customers, co-workers, and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.
• Organization: Managing inventory, restocking shelves, and keeping the store tidy and well-organized.
• Basic Math:Handling cash transactions, making change, and calculating prices.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with fellow students and staff members to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Problem-Solving: Quickly resolving issues such as inventory discrepancies, customer complaints, or equipment malfunctions.
• Time Management: Balancing schoolwork with store responsibilities and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Salesmanship: Promoting products, upselling complementary items, and using persuasive techniques to boost sales.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and able to handle unexpected situations, such as changes in store policies or busy periods with increased customer traffic.
• Students will be required to complete 5 hours of onboarding/training at the beginning of each semester.

Education and Training
Three semesters of successful coursework in the business pathway or the ACE pathway. Preference for those students who have previous experience working in the Exchange or another retail business/coffee shop. Students should be enrolled in Work-based learning through ACE and/or Business Administration/Marketing in the school year.

Confidential Information

• Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding
  students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality
  laws.
• If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care
  shall be taken to ensure that only those with a "need to know" are allowed access to
  the material.
• Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in
  accordance with applicable district policies.
• Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications Profile/Education/Experience

• Must be a current Roosevelt High School student
• Must be 16 years of age or older

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt