Overview:
The Literacy Council of Alaska is looking for a Bookstore Manager responsible for coordinating the daily operations, staff and volunteer management, and public relations activities for the Literacy Council of Alaska’s second-hand bookstore, Forget-Me-Not Books. Our ideal candidate has strong organization and multi-tasking skills and is detail oriented. Strong communication and management skills are essential.
Benefits:
Generous paid time off, with time off after winter holidays
Mission-driven work with an established nonprofit
3% retirement contribution after 2 years
Job Duties:
Oversee daily operations including inventory oversight, receiving, sorting, cleaning, pricing, and shelving (30%)
Oversee bookstore personnel, conduct regular bookstore staff meetings, and provide leadership (30%)
Train new staff and volunteers on bookstore procedures and policies, support and recognize workers (15%)
Coordinate with external program coordinators for work experience participants (10%)
Participate with and provide data to LCA management to set and meet goals for bookstore sales and growth (5%)
Coordinate with Marketing & Administrative Coordinator on public relations, advertising, sales and promotional materials (5%)
Job Skills and Qualifications:
Competence with Google applications and Square
Prior experience in managing teams and/or volunteer organization
Customer service skills
Cashiering
Must be able to alphabetize
Book lover familiar with several genres
Must be able to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
Has worked or volunteered with LCA for 6+ months
2 years management experience
Bookstore and/or library experience
Supervised by the Executive Director
Starting Salary: $19 per/hr DOE @ 40 hrs/wk