What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Bookseller position at The Bodacious Olive, LLC?
Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused part-time bookseller to join our team. If you love books, enjoy engaging with children and families, and are excited to learn new skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you. In addition to helping customers and hosting a weekly children’s story time, this role includes light café responsibilities, such as preparing espresso drinks and simple food items.
Essential Functions
- Provide outstanding customer service, assisting customers with book selections, recommendations, and general inquiries.
- Help maintain store organization, including shelving books, managing inventory, and ensuring the store’s appearance is welcoming.
- Host a weekly children’s storytime, including selecting and reading age-appropriate books and engaging children with enthusiasm and creativity.
- Learn and perform light café duties, including preparing espresso drinks, teas, and simple food items.
- Adhere to food safety and cleanliness standards in the café area.
- Assist with store events, including setup, customer engagement, and teardown.
- Handle register transactions, including sales, returns, and exchanges.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds (e.g., book boxes, café supplies) and move items up and down stairs as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to create a positive and efficient work environment.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Must have Saturday availability.
- Comfortable working with children and leading group activities; previous experience in childcare or education is a plus.
- Excited to learn and perform café tasks, including making espresso drinks (training provided).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage a diverse customer base.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and adaptable to a dynamic retail environment.
- Previous retail or café experience is preferred but not required.
Education & Experience
- Previous experience in customer service is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; stand on feet for an extended period of time; crouch; stoop; kneel; and reach at regular frequencies.
Position Type & Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position. Hours of work will vary according to business needs to include weekends, mornings, and evenings. This role MUST be available on Saturdays.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
The Bodacious Bookstore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.