What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Bookseller/Shop Assistant position at The Chatham Bookseller?
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Position: Part-time Bookseller/Shop Assistant
The Chatham Bookseller
Part-time Position: 15 hours per week – 5 hours a day, 3 days a week
We’re looking for a part-time bookseller to join The Chatham Bookseller team! We’ve been selling books in Madison since 1974. Our business has two sides: the in-store sale of used books and the online sale of rare books. If you love books, are interested in learning more about the used and antiquarian book business, and want to develop bookselling experience, this is an ideal position for you.
As often in small businesses, there are a wide variety of roles essential to the job. These will range from processing new acquisitions, filling gaps on shelves, and packing customer orders all the way up to customer service, inventorying books, and handling & researching antiquarian and collectable books. If you’re an organized person with an ability to prioritize and complete several different kinds of tasks, you’ll be a great fit in this role.
Responsibilities
- Helping customers find books
- Packing customers’ online orders
- Cataloging books for our online shop
- Filling gaps in the shelves
- Organizing sections and keeping things tidy
- Some social media work
Ideal Qualities
- Interest in and knowledge of books
- Organized, diligent, and efficient worker
- Attention to detail
- Kindness, compassion, and patience when interacting with customers
- Good at following instructions
- Proficiency with computers
- A flexible schedule
- Experience in the book industry or a related field
Please note which days you are available each week, especially your availability on the weekends. We thank you in advance for your application! – Hailey Brock (manager) and Richard Chalfin (owner)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask, staff wear masks, staff all fully vaccinated and boosted.
Work Location: One location