Title: Store Clerk (Male Uniform Fitter)
State Role Title: Retail Specialist I
Hiring Range: $32,500 (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: VMI HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Military Institute is pleased to announce an open position for a Clerk in our Military Store. We are seeking male applicants to assist with measuring and fitting uniform items for all male cadets. This vital role ensures our Corps of Cadets uniforms are consistent and professional across all Cadet Companies.
Job Description
The primary responsibility is to measure and fit uniform items for all cadets. Additional duties include delivering excellent customer service in the Military Store, processing sales and charge transactions, maintaining accurate inventory, and keeping thorough records as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrate basic training, relevant experience, and a solid understanding of clothing alterations, measurements, and garment fitting
• Ability to physically lift merchandise (up to 50lbs) to stock shelves and move inventory as needed
• Knowledge of cash register/credit card operations, inventory procedures & basic mathematics is a plus
• Must be self-motivated, customer-oriented, possess excellent communication skills & enjoy working in a team atmosphere
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license required
Additional Considerations
• Experience in MS Windows – Excel, Word, Access preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Special Instructions
• Training will be provided to the selected candidate
• You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
• Background Check required for selected candidate
• Online applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Contact Information
Name: Jim Hudson
Phone: 540-464-7731
Email: hudsonjw@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.