POSITION IS FOR THE 26-27 ACADEMIC YEAR; FALL 2026 START DATE
IMPORTANT: STUDENTS MUST HAVE A STATE OR FEDERAL WORK AWARD TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COMMUNITY BASED WORK STUDY POSITIONS.
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Job Title: Shop & Marketing Associate
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:
The Northfield Arts Guild, 304 Division St. S. Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name:
Unit Number (5 digits):
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Michael Johnson, Executive Director
Wage Range: $15.50/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
The Shop & Marketing Associate position welcomes guests to the Guild and is responsible for supporting the operations of the Guild’s gift shop and galleries.The Associate also helps in developing and implementing outreach and promotional campaigns to boost awareness and attendance for a broad slate of arts events spanning visual arts, theater, music, and arts education. Position is for the 2026-27 academic year, with a Fall 2026 start date.
Transferable Skills:
- Customer service
- Social media
- Graphic design
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regularly serve as point of sale receptionist in the Guild gift shop
- Processing sales transactions of merchandise, tickets, and class registrations
- Packaging merchandise to customer’s specifications
- Assisting customers with questions
- Tracking attendance in gift shop and gallery
- Answer Guild phones and direct calls or take messages
- Review and analyze the Guild existing social media plan and campaigns on Facebook and Instagram
- Make thoughtful recommendations for effective revisions to the social media plan that aims to increase the effectiveness of our use of each platform
- Assist with the design and execution of social media campaigns
- Manage and track event postings on Facebook; Take over Instagram/Arrange for takeovers during agreed upon times
- Track social media analytics/insights to identify high performing ideas and campaigns
- Other duties as determines or assigned
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with the major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube
- Knowledge of social media analytics to track audience engagement and campaign performance
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organization and time management skills
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
Physical and Environmental Factors
(Indicate frequency required in a typical shift for this position.)
| Physical Activity | Not Applicable | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
| Sitting | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Standing stationary | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Walking/traversing | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Crouching (bending at knees) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Kneeling/crawling | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Stooping (bending at waist) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Twisting/pivoting | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Climbing/balancing | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Reaching overhead | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Grasping/handling | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Pushing/pulling | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Lifting/carrying (< 20 lbs.) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Lifting/carrying (<50 lbs.) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Repetitive motions (constant for 15+ mins; typing, etc.) | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Driving | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Other | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Sensory Activity | Not Applicable | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
| Talking in person/on phone | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Hearing in person/on phone | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vision for close work | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Vision for distance or depth | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Distinguishing color | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Feeling by touch | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ |
| Loud noise (need raised voice to be heard) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Other | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Environmental Exposures | Not Applicable | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
Respiratory (dust/gas/fumes/steam/odors/ poor ventilation) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Chemicals (includes solvents and oils) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Wet or humid conditions (indoor) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Proximity hazards (moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, etc.) | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Heights or cramped quarters | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Protective equipment required (mask, gloves, eyewear, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, respirator) | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Other | ☐ | ☐ | ☒ | ☐ | ☐ |
Travel: 5% of time Operate Hand Tools: ☒ Yes ☐ No Operate Equipment/Machinery: ☒ Yes ☐ No
Required Dress Attire: ☒ Business Casual ☐Business Formal ☐ Uniform ☐ Other:
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