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Book Department Supervisor

A.C. Vroman, Inc. dba Vroman's Bookstore and Book...
Pasadena, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2025

A.C. Vroman, Inc. based in Pasadena seeks to hire a full-time Book Department Supervisor.

The Book Department is currently seeking a full-time Book Department Supervisor. The position is non-exempt, 32-40 hours per week. Flexible availability is required, including nights and weekends, with occasional additional hours as needed.

Book Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Supervising 12-15 booksellers
  • Delegating tasks, managing work flow and ensuring customer service
  • Assisting the Manager and Assistant Manager with sales, training, and staff development
  • Assisting with staff evaluations and documentations
  • Opening and closing the store
  • Conducting morning briefings meetings
  • Coordinating monthly on-hand checks and returns with management team
  • Hand-selling books and non-book merchandise
  • Answering customer phone calls
  • Shelving books
  • Taking special orders
  • Maintaining assigned sections
  • Documenting and addressing security issues
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Schedule:

  • Schedule varies depending on store needs.
  • Requires full availability and flexibility for any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Black Out months are November and December, during this time vacation or time off requests are rarely granted.

We also encourage those that have experience working in the following industries to apply:

  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Education
  • Customer Service
  • Sales and Marketing

We are looking for a leader with a positive attitude and excellent time management skills who will make a difference in the day-to-day operations of the store. In addition we are looking for someone with great customer service skills and a love of books and reading

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.65 - $18.99 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • In the past year, how many books have you read?
  • What is your weekly availability?

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $19

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