RJ Julia Booksellers is seeking a Lead Children's Bookseller position for our Middletown location, Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore.
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore is a unique college bookstore, one of few across the country independently managed, welcoming students, faculty, staff, and local residents alike to browse books, university merchandise, course materials, and more.
Opened in May of 2017, the bookstore has hosted university events, alumni and author events, and community events. We offer support and educational services to local school systems and host family story time every Saturday morning. Students frequent our in-store café, often choosing to work and study in chairs sprinkled throughout the bookstore. It’s a lively place!
The bookstore is managed by RJ Julia Booksellers, one of the premier independent bookstores in the nation. Founded by Roxanne Coady in 1990, the mission of RJ Julia is to be a place where words matter, where writer meets reader, and where the ambiance and selection and merchandising of books creates an atmosphere that is welcoming and presents the opportunity for discovery.
Our booksellers are dynamic and energetic with a love of books; customer service oriented; have the ability to multi-task; and have great attention to detail. Candidates should be passionate about creating lifelong readers, value children's opinions, and love to learn! Applicants should be prepared to learn about the children's merchandise we carry, the process of learning to read, and the role books can play in a child's emotional and cognitive development.
Required Qualifications:
- Has an enthusiasm for children's books as well as toys, games, and educational materials
- Has a passion for books of all genres
- Customer service oriented
- Must have patience with all ages
- Merchandising and display skills are desirable
- Desire to interact with children and families during events and story times
- Ability to multi-task
- Great attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills; able to take ownership of all interactions
Shifts will include nights and weekends. Retail experience ideal.
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to books@wesleyan dot edu with 'Job Application' in the subject line.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.69 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Middletown, CT 06457 (Required)
Work Location: In person