Director, Provision Bookstore & Library

Description

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.
2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for daily management and oversight of the Provision Bookstore and Library.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide a warm, welcoming and clean environment for all customers seeking to purchase books & merchandise.
• Establish and build key relationships with vendors to identify items in line with the vision of the Bookstore store.
• Create and maintain systems to determine actions steps regarding existing inventory, including proper displays, pricing, and order processing, etc.
• Collaborate with Communications on effective marketing and advertising opportunities for Provision Café & Bookstore.
• Navigate and understand point of sale system both for internal inventory purposes as well as external customer needs.
• Provide resources that supplement pastor’s sermons and other church-wide activities.
• Create systems to cross-training café team members.
• Develop and manage the Bookstore and Library budget.
• Assist with implementation of all non-book related merchandise to be sold within Bookstore.
• Manage inventory sales, tracking, control and returns through bookstore software program.
• Work alongside Café & Bookstore General Manager to hire, train, lead and manage all Bookstore & Library employees and volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all regular staff meetings, functions, retreats, training, etc.
• Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.
• Ability to navigate a flexible schedule that will include some Saturdays and Sundays (or “weekends”)

Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES AND CRITICAL SKILLS  

• Team Values
  • Trust – We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
  • People-First – We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
  • Health – We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. 
  • Collaboration – Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
  • Development – We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling. 

• Critical Skills
  • Ability to lead and manage a diverse group of team members and volunteers.
  • Able to quickly learn the Provision Café & Bookstore and Library point of sale & software systems.
  • Strong communication skills for effectiveness with multiple demographics.
  • Appreciation for artistry and creativity.
  • Ability to solve complex problems day to day problems including but not limited to interpersonal conflict.
  • Adaptable to new and different environments and expectations.
  • Ability to multi-task, working cross-functionally with multiple Johnson Ferry ministries.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• College degree required; Focus on Business and/or design preferred
• Previous experience managing a business, specifically in sales a plus.
• Previous experience with marketing and graphic design a plus as well.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of standing, pacing, reaching, and repeated tasks.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.