What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Bookstore Curator position at Bluepoint Hospitality Group LLC?
Location: Flying Cloud Booksellers, Easton, Maryland
Job Summary:
Flying Cloud Booksellers is an independent bookshop offering children's and young adult collections that have been hand-selected to appeal to readers of all levels and temperaments, from the reluctant reader to the avid. Under direct supervision, the Children’s Curator partners with Bluepoint Senior Management to provide a successful curation of books for the customer experience. This position is also responsible for being a valued resource for keeping the book inventory new and fresh.
Essential Functions
1. Research and maintain the highest standard of curated selection by keeping up with publications (via industry magazines, book publications and others), market requirements based on sales history input by Director of Operation and sales associates and market trends
2. Craft collections and select the best editions of each book available in keeping with the standards of the Bluepoint organization
3. Assist with research on special orders that may be difficult to find through the normal channels
4. Requisition must be presented in a timely fashion to accommodate logistics, lead times and internal processes for timely purchases
5. Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
· Associates degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Retail Management, Library Sciences, or a related field preferred.
· Proven experience in curating, preferably in a bookstore.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
· Passion for literature and knowledge of various genres and authors.
· Proficient in inventory management and point-of-sale systems.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary based on experience.
· Employee discounts on books and merchandise.
· Opportunities for professional development and training.
· A supportive and friendly work environment in a community-focused bookstore.
Join us at Flying Cloud Booksellers and help us create a vibrant hub for readers and book lovers in Easton!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 32 per week
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Bookstore Management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22