What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookstore Manager - Friends of Kalamazoo Public Library position at Kalamazoo Public Library?
Part-time Bookstore Manager Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library
The Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library is a volunteer, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the library as an essential institution in our community. With sales of gently used books from the Friends Bookstore, membership dues, and gifts, the group provides ongoing support to many Kalamazoo Public Library outreach programs and services. It also encourages literacy within the community by making affordable quality reading materials available to everyone. JOB PURPOSE The fundamental missions of the Bookstore Manager are to facilitate the sale of the store inventory in a cost-effective manner and work with the Board to maintain an adequate pool of volunteers. BENEFITS
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The Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library is a volunteer, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the library as an essential institution in our community. With sales of gently used books from the Friends Bookstore, membership dues, and gifts, the group provides ongoing support to many Kalamazoo Public Library outreach programs and services. It also encourages literacy within the community by making affordable quality reading materials available to everyone. JOB PURPOSE The fundamental missions of the Bookstore Manager are to facilitate the sale of the store inventory in a cost-effective manner and work with the Board to maintain an adequate pool of volunteers. BENEFITS
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
- Paid parking
- Complimentary book allowance
- Congenial atmosphere
- Opportunity to contribute to community literacy
- Coordinating the day-to-day bookstore operations, including opening, closing, stocking, pricing, weeding, organizing the store and offering customer service.
- Coordinating backroom and donation operations, which includes sorting and storing of inventory plus maintaining backroom and garage spaces.
- Supervising and communicating with volunteers regarding desk shift schedules, bookstore support roles, donations, health and safety requirements and training.
- Recruiting, interviewing and selecting new volunteers in a timely manner.
- Collaborating with the Bookstore Committee in sales promotions, inventory management and daily operations of the bookstore.
- Collaborating with the Publicity Committee in organizing and supervising special sales.
- Writing “Weekly Specials and News” for the website and e-mail blasts.
- Communicating with KPL Director and Head of Facilities Management regarding compliance with KPL health and safety standards, emergency procedures and donation regulations.
- Managing store and online sales, returns and refunds
- Making occasional trips to the post office.
- Skill in organizing and record keeping
- Skill in working with volunteers and the public
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing
- Facility in current applicable technology
- Skill in training staff and volunteers
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee may need to move throughout the office, store and storage spaces of the Bookstore. The role involves communicating with others in person and in writing; positioning oneself to access materials or equipment; operating standard tools or controls; and occasionally moving or transporting items up to approximately 25 pounds. The position may involve periods of sitting, standing, or walking for extended durations. Visual requirements include the ability to focus on detailed work and materials.
- High school diploma required. Associate Degree or more preferred.
- Willingness to accept flexible scheduling required
- Prior supervisory and retail sales experience preferred
- Experience in working with volunteers preferred.
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Salary : $15
