The Dusty Bookshelf Store Manager

The Dusty Bookshelf General Manager

The Dusty Bookshelf, a local treasure and independently owned and operated corner book store and coffee shop, has been serving the Manhattan, Kansas community for nearly 40 years. Known as a community gathering place for locals and visitors alike with a comfortable and welcoming environment.

We are seeking a new General Manager who loves books, the Manhattan community and connecting people to great ideas. The General Manager is responsible for building and overseeing the team of people who work in the store, as well as overseeing the business operations and steering the bookstore towards success.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Recruiting, training, and managing staff *Overseeing day-to-day operations, including overseeing inventory management and all budget and financial aspects of the store *Marketing, including email newsletter, website, social media, and new innovations *Building community between the bookstore and businesses and groups in the Manhattan area and beyond, including helping to organize events

You’re a great fit for this position if you:

*Are great at building and managing a team *Have excellent customer service skills *Are an avid reader and love exploring new ideas *Are hard-working, independent, and entrepreneurial, but also comfortable with oversight *Are good at problem-solving and innovating, and have an eagerness to learn *Have strong attention to detail and are computer and technology savvy

Qualifications

*Minimum qualifications include previous experience as a team leader or manager of 3+ employees/direct reports, have excellent independent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects. *A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, but not required. *Ideal candidates will have robust staff management experience, a track record of driving business goals and vision including managing a budget and business plan, and 3+ years of retail or small business experience.

Schedule

*40 hours a week *Largely Monday-Friday with rotational weekends dependant upon business needs

Benefits and Compensation

*$35,000 - $40,000 yearly salary with yearly performance-based raises *Paid vacation after one year of service with increased vacation days after each year *You receive a 20% discount off of all books and other merchandise at The Dusty Bookshelf *You receive a 30% discount off of all food and drinks at The Dusty Bookshelf *You receive discounts at all other Acme Global Industries Inc. businesses such as Acme Gift, Thread and Varsity Donuts *You receive a free unlimited membership to Orange Sky Yoga ($75/month value)

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $17.00 - $19.00/hour.

About Acme Global Industries: Acme Global Industries is dedicated to hospitality, joyfulness, creativity, and their power to develop our community and the well-being of those we share it with. We’re committed to making Aggieville a place for everyone - from the tiniest kiddos and the grandparents taking them for donuts, from college freshmen to lifelong residents, and day-trip visitors to cross-country transplants settling into a new home - we want to bring diversity and excitement to this sweet little town, provide goods and services that make someone’s day, and create a vibrant district that’s accessible, welcoming, and open to all. We believe this 130-year-old district we call home deserves to be honored by preservation, improvement, and fresh concepts that put these historic buildings to the best possible use. In the process, we’ve been lucky enough to provide college gigs that result in friendships far longer than their four-year timeline on a resume as well as careers for long-time Acme family members. We’re honored to be a part of this community, to give back as much as we possibly can, and we’re endlessly grateful for your support - thanks, you guys. We love you.

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