Bookseller Job at City Lit Books, Chicago, IL

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  • City Lit Books
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

No phone calls about this position, please.

City Lit Books in Logan Square is looking for part-time booksellers to join our team! We are a cozy indie bookstore specializing in new fiction, children’s books, and contemporary non-fiction. Retail experience and/or background in literary fields is strongly preferred.

Starting rate is $18-19/hr; negotiable depending on experience. All booksellers receive a generous discount as well as paid time off. Must have weekend and evening availability!

Basic Duties:

  • Sit, stand, and walk. Pick up and carry boxes of books in the ~40lb range. Frequent inventory tasks including shelving and reorganizing.
  • Retail cash handling (accurately counting drawers, handling cash transactions, counting and verifying daily deposits).
  • Able to provide consistent, pleasant, and timely communication and recommendations to customers: in person, on the phone, and through email.
  • Learn and use Point-of-Sale and Inventory software. Effectively search for and order books using various web platforms.
  • Maintain familiarity with upcoming, top-selling, and staff-recommended books, as well as literary news and events.

Desired Qualities:

  • Passionate about books and the literary world
  • Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about one or more literary genres
  • Self-directing and task-oriented
  • Good customer service skills; people-focused
  • Strong organizational and categorizing skills
  • Spanish speakers a plus!

No phone calls, please.

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Job Tags

Part time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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