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SalaryJob Title:Part-Time Children's Bookseller
Location: Book Passage, Corte Madera
Job Type:Part-Time
Company Description: Book Passage is a beloved local bookstore dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning in children. We offer a wide range of children's books, from picture books to young adult novels, and provide a welcoming and engaging environment for families to explore the world of literature. We are currently looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Part-Time Children's Bookseller to join our team and help young readers discover the joy of books.
Job Description:
Position Overview: As a Part-Time Children's Bookseller, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and memorable experience for young readers and their families. Your main responsibilities will include assisting customers, recommending age-appropriate books, organizing and maintaining the children's section, and contributing to the overall success of our store.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Customer Assistance: Greet and assist customers in a friendly and helpful manner. Provide book recommendations tailored to children's age and interests.
2. Product Knowledge: Develop a strong knowledge of the store's inventory of children's books, staying up to date with new releases and bestsellers.
3. Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and visually appealing children's book section, including shelving and displaying books attractively.
4. Cashier Duties: Operate the cash register, handle transactions accurately, and process payments efficiently.
5. Events and Storytime: Assist in organizing and participating in children's book-related events, such as storytime sessions and author visits.
6. Inventory Management: Help with receiving and stocking inventory, noticing sales trends, and recommending restocking needs.
7. Customer Engagement: Promote reading and literacy through engaging conversations, and reading recommendations for young readers.
8. Customer Orders: Assist customers in placing special orders for books that are not in stock.
Qualifications:
- You have a good knowlege of Childrens books
- Passion for children's literature and a strong commitment to promoting literacy and a love of reading in young children.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Friendly, approachable, and able to work effectively in a team.
- Basic computer and point-of-sale system proficiency.
- Organized, with strong attention to detail.
- Prior experience in a retail or bookstore environment or as a primary school teacher or librarian is a plus.
Schedule: This is a part-time position, and the schedule may vary based on the needs of the store. Flexibility to work one weekend day is required.
- How to Apply: If you are enthusiastic about children's literature and want to be part of a team that encourages young readers to discover the magic of books, please submit your resume and a cover letter to dkidder@bookpassage.com. Be sure to include any relevant experience, your availability, and your passion for children's books. We look forward to welcoming a new Children's Bookseller to our team!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Shift:
- Day shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
