Bookstore Rush Worker
Mattoon, IL · On-site
$15/hr
This is a temporary position that lasts 2-4 weeks at the start of the semester and a week or two at ... Knowledge: Ability to read and understand the student booklist and layout of textbook stacks.
Bookstore Rush Worker
Mattoon, IL · On-site
$15/hr
This is a temporary position that lasts 2-4 weeks at the start of the semester and a week or two at ... Knowledge: Ability to read and understand the student booklist and layout of textbook stacks.
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$10.82 - $12.15
2% of jobs
$12.15 - $13.48
2% of jobs
$13.48 - $14.82
12% of jobs
$15.31 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.82 - $16.15
24% of jobs
The median wage is $17.01 / hr.
$16.15 - $17.48
15% of jobs
$17.48 - $18.82
15% of jobs
$19.48 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.82 - $20.15
10% of jobs
$20.15 - $21.48
6% of jobs
$21.48 - $22.81
7% of jobs
$22.81 - $24.15
4% of jobs
$24.15 - $25.48
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How much do temporary booklist jobs pay per hour?
As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary booklist in the United States is $18.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Job description
Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type: Student Positions
Job Number: 202600503
Division: Business Services
Department: Bookstore
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Assist students through the book pick up process, pull textbooks, restock shelves, and various other duties associated with book pick up. This is a temporary position that lasts 2-4 weeks at the start of the semester and a week or two at the end of the semester, with the possibility of returning for future semesters.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Minimum experience in retail preferred.
Knowledge: Ability to read and understand the student booklist and layout of textbook stacks.
Skills: Reading and comprehension skills, customer service skills.
Personal: General business and customer service etiquette.
Physical: Ability to lift and transport 20-30 pounds repetitively; ability to walk back and forth and/or stand throughout the duration of the shift.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Location : Main Campus - Mattoon, Illinois
Job Type: Student Positions
Job Number: 202600503
Division: Business Services
Department: Bookstore
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Assist students through the book pick up process, pull textbooks, restock shelves, and various other duties associated with book pick up. This is a temporary position that lasts 2-4 weeks at the start of the semester and a week or two at the end of the semester, with the possibility of returning for future semesters.
Description of Essential Functions (critical tasks)
- Pull student textbooks using a printed textbook list, ensuring accuracy and promptness.
- Package textbook orders for shipping; unpacking shipments coming into the bookstore.
- Greet and answer customer questions via various communication methods, such as in-person, telephone and email.
- Assist with making student IDs as needed.
- Assist on the point of sale when backup is needed.
- Assist in other areas of the bookstore as needed.
Specific Functional Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma
Experience: Minimum experience in retail preferred.
Knowledge: Ability to read and understand the student booklist and layout of textbook stacks.
Skills: Reading and comprehension skills, customer service skills.
Personal: General business and customer service etiquette.
Physical: Ability to lift and transport 20-30 pounds repetitively; ability to walk back and forth and/or stand throughout the duration of the shift.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
About Lake Land College
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Industry
Colleges, universities, and professional schools
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Mattoon, IL, US
Year founded
1966