Bear Essentials Closet Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Bear Essentials Closet Assistant Position Description

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

BSU's Career Services and Internships Office engages with students and alumni to design career and life plans. We empower students to build confidence and professional skills through career advising, resources, programs, and experiential learning opportunities. We also facilitate career readiness and connect students with employment opportunities through partnerships with employers, faculty, staff, and alumni to achieve a lifetime of career success.

POSITION INFORMATION

As a Bear Essentials Closet Assistant, you will play a vital role i supporting the daily operations of the Bear Essentials professional clothing closet. This position focuses on organizing inventory, assisting with clothing drives and helping ensure the space remains accessible, functional and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities:

Closet Organization & Dress for Success Support

• Organize, sort and maintain professional clothing within the Bear Essentials Closet
• Assist with inventory tracking and identify supply needs
• Support large-scale Dress for Success events and addtional Bear Essential clothing pop-ups as needed

Clothing Drive & Donation Support

• Assist with the planning, setup and breakdown of clothing drives
• Sort, organize and prepare donated items for student use
• Support outreach efforts related to donation collection and distribution

Student & Office Support

• Help maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment for students utilizing the closet
• Assist with general operational tasks related to Bear Essentials programming
• Provide additional support for Career Services & Internships office initiatives as needed

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail Experience
• Previous Bear Essential volunteer work

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual and able to manage time effectively
• Approximately 5 hours per week

Physical Demands

There can be some lifting of boxes and bags of donated clothing

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15.00

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu06000P Open Date Close Date 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

For additional information about this position or for a status update of your application, please contact Kmuldoon@bridgew.edu with the subject line:: Bear Essentials Closet Assistant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you ever worked on Campus before?
• Yes
• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Class Schedule

Optional Documents