Events & Retail Associate

Concordia College•Bemidji, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Events & Retail Associate is a year-round, full-time, benefit-eligible staff position in the Distribution Center, based in Bemidji, Minnesota. The role helps create welcoming, well-organized experiences for participants, guests, and staff by supporting event logistics, Distribution Center operations, and retail services. The associate works with different teams throughout the year and adapts to changing program schedules and seasonal needs. The general schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with evenings and weekends as operationally needed. The position supports Concordia Language Villages’ cultural and educational programs by preparing event spaces, transporting and distributing materials, assisting with inventory and warehouse operations, and staffing retail locations. The associate provides professional service to participants, guests, colleagues, vendors, and community partners while maintaining safe, clean, and organized work areas. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check.

Requirements

Experience in at least one relevant area, such as event support, warehousing, inventory, deliveries, retail, hospitality, customer service, or campus operations.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet Concordia College requirements for operating college vehicles.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends based on program and event schedules.
Ability to organize work, follow schedules and instructions, complete tasks accurately, and shift between assignments.
Reliability, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to provide friendly, professional service and work effectively with a wide range of people.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn inventory, point-of-sale, and operational systems.
Effective verbal communication and customer-service skills.
Sound judgment and a safety-focused approach to moving materials, operating vehicles, and handling transactions.
Ability to prioritize competing requests and adapt to changing schedules and operational needs.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, seasonal environment.
Commitment to supporting the mission and culturally immersive experiences of Concordia Language Villages.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting events, conferences, camps, hospitality operations, or educational programs.
Experience with inventory systems, warehouse operations, point-of-sale systems, cash handling, or merchandise displays.
Familiarity with Quickbase, FoodPro, or comparable operational systems.
Experience driving vans or similar vehicles for organizational deliveries.

Responsibilities

Set up, arrange, reset, and take down spaces for Village programs, conferences, special events, and other activities.
Safely transport furniture, equipment, food, supplies, merchandise, and event materials between campus locations.
Complete scheduled deliveries and assist with receiving, organizing, storing, and distributing supplies and materials.
Support warehouse and inventory operations, including tracking supplies, preparing orders, and maintaining accurate records.
Set up, stock, organize, operate, and take down retail locations for Village programs, conferences, and special events.
Welcome customers, answer questions, assist with purchases, and process transactions using point-of-sale systems and established cash-handling procedures.
Maintain clean, organized, safe, and welcoming event, warehouse, and retail spaces.
Coordinate daily priorities with team members and supervisors, communicating changes, delays, or operational needs.
Provide dependable, professional service to participants, guests, colleagues, vendors, and community partners.

Benefits

Health insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement plan
Long-term disability insurance (full-time only)
Life insurance (full-time only)
13 paid holidays, including time off between Christmas and New Year's
Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for the employee and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents at Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, and theatre events
Option to purchase dining on campus
Free MATbus rides