Employment
Interested in working at the VolShop? Full-time and seasonal positions are regularly posted on the university's human resouces website. For more information stop by the Student Union VolShop, or email us at volshop@utk.edu with any questions you have.
Current Full Time Staff Positions
Team Shop/Events Manager Responsible for the daily management and operations of the Team Shop in Neyland Stadium and at all University of Tennessee Athletic events. Responsible for staffing, supervising, and merchandising the Team Shop in Neyland Stadium and UT Athletic events; maintains and secures cash deposits, inventories, merchandise at the direction of the supervisor. Provides guidance and supervision to student supervisors and employees, along with the training of the same employees. Implements new and/or revised procedures. Maintains accurate inventory records through physical inventories and merchandise transfers to and from other VolShop locations. Coordinates with Assistant Director and buying office to replenish merchandise and communicates fan feedback. May assist in other VolShop departments as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma/GED
• 1-year retail experience plus 1-year supervisor experience
PREFERED REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-5 years of experience in retail environmentSchedule: Full-time
Accounting Specialist I Under the general supervision of the Business Manager, and with work direction provided by the team leader, this position supports the department's central operations by performing accounts payable duties, following established policies and procedures. May perform other duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of relevant experiencePREFERED REQUIREMENTS AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school and four years of relevant experience or high school and vocational training or other license/certification and three years relevant experience.Hours: Full-Time
Distribution Center Associate Assists with the daily operations including receiving, loading and unloading trucks, sorting, pricing, processing shipping and receiving paperwork, and shipping merchandise to and from the VolShop locations. Assist with VolShop Order Fulfillment/e-commerce by picking, packing and shipping merchandise.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma
• Be able to use a pallet jack, operate a forklift, and move event trailers
• Must be able to drive a delivery truckHours: Full-Time
Current Temporary Positions
UTKCG VolShop Distribution Center Temp Loading & unloading trucks, sort boxes by purchase order number. Verifying merchandise. Hand loading a box at a time, freight unloaded with pallet jack or forklift. Box counting. Sort, verify stock number, quantity, and pricing of merchandise. Light custodial work (taking out trash, sweeping and taking cardboard for recycling). Ability to stand for long periods of time. Strong time mgmt skills & attention to detail required. Ability to learn how to use a pallet jack. Ability to follow directions.
Dress Code: Jeans, comfortable shoes (no opened toed), plain t-shirt (no graphics and no tank tops or tube tops).
Current Student Positions
Misc. Student Positions The VolShop is the Official Campus Store for the University of Tennessee with 7+ locations. We're looking for students that have interest in retail, merchandising, technology, course materials, business, etc. Various positions in various locations are available. All applicants must bleed orange and white.
Required Skills: Friendly, happy, Big Orange personality. Great customer service skills. Willingness to learn and must have great love and passion for the University of Tennessee.
Must be able to take direction, work on multiple projects at the same time, be able to work VolShop events, including home football games.
Hours: up to 20 hrs/wk between 8:30am-5:00pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays during home football season.
Contact: Heather Olsen, HR Manager