Job Overview:
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Split Rock Books Weekend Bookseller
Split Rock Books is a bookstore in Cold Spring, NY in the Hudson Valley. We are seeking an energetic and independent individual to work as a weekend bookseller. We are a teeny tiny staff and are looking for someone excited to contribute to the store and the community.
This position is for Saturdays and/or Sundays. The range is 6-12 hours only!
We are especially interested in candidates with a strong knowledge of kids books.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Be great with customers! Help them find what they’re looking for, make recommendations and answer questions.
- Implement general operational duties of the bookstore including register duty, answering phones, taking special orders, gift wrapping etc.
- Shelve books. Keep sections alphabetized and organized. Refill displays as needed and keep them neat.
- Process website orders and correspond with customers about their order status.
- Assist with offsite events as needed, including selling books at local libraries when the events fall on the weekend.
- Upkeep general appearance of the store with sweeping, light dusting and cleaning.
- Assist with end of day duties such as taking out trash and recycling and tidying up the store.
- Sanitize and wipe down surfaces and frequently used items such as keyboard, phone, credit card machine etc.
- Assist with inventory control, including restocking shelves and conducting periodic stock checks
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A love of reading over a wide range of genres, and the ability to keep up with new releases.
- Comfort working with the public, both adults and children.
- Ability and willingness to lift boxes and move tables.
- Enthusiasm, energy and independence.
- Being detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to ask questions and ask for help when needed.
- Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
- $15-18 hour based on experience / book knowledge, with a merit based raise after evaluation, within 90 days of start date.
- 40% off all regularly discounted books (publisher discount on short discount titles)
- Free damaged books that are set for donation
- Free Advanced Review Copies of yet to be released books
- Time and a half if you are regularly scheduled to work on the following holidays:
- Memorial Day
- Fourth of July
- Labor Day
- Paid day off if your regular schedule falls on Christmas or New Year’s Day, or if we need to close because of weather.
Join our team of dedicated booksellers who share a love for literature and enjoy connecting readers with their next favorite book. Apply today to be part of our vibrant bookstore community!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week
Benefits:
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
Work Location: In person