We're looking for a friendly, thoughtful, and proactive person to join the Call & Response team as a part-time bookseller!

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Please note this is a customer-facing role, so friendliness and willingness to interact with customers is an absolute must! The bookseller should also have a genuine interest in literature and our mission of uplifting voices of the global majority. Prior bookselling experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

• Operate the point of sale system during store hours and events
• Assist customers with finding in-stock titles and placing special orders. This requires being able to speak knowledgeably about the books stocked in our shop (lots of customers ask for recommendations!)
• Provide support at shop events as needed
• Receive, shelve, and organize inventory
• Process and pack customer orders for shipment
• Create themed book displays, write book recommendation cards, and contribute to other ongoing back-end bookstore projects
• Assist with general store upkeep
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds

We are a small team, so the ideal bookseller is someone who is able to take initiative, be a team player, and thoughtfully contribute to the shop's operations!

Compensation and Hours

• $22/hour
• Estimated 12-15 hr/week, usually on weekends with some staffing on weekdays and/or evening events
• Must have weekend availability
• 40% employee discount, with access to advance reader copies as available
• 14 days paid vacation
• Paid holidays including (but not limited to) Juneteenth, July 4th, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, plus paid sick time

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, September 22 at 11:59 PM.

Once you've completed your application, please be patient as we review all submissions! We will reach out with an update regarding the status of your application within the coming weeks.