Bookshop Associate, 20 hours per week

Description

Bryn Mawr College has an opening for a part-time Bookshop Associate, 20 hours per week.

THE POSITION

The Bookshop Associate works together with the store Director and Assistant Director to foster a warm, welcoming, and serene environment for the Bryn Mawr College community.   The Bookshop Associate position is an active, hands-on job, engaging with every aspect of store operations: nurturing an inviting sales floor, overseeing the work of student associates, assisting with customer inquiries and special requests, updating the store’s website and social media, maintaining a clean and orderly stock room, assisting with ordering/restocking books and other merchandise, receiving shipments, and processing paperwork, etc.  This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week.

ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Bryn Mawr College is a liberal arts institution located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region.  The College serves a population of approximately 1,700 students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The campus is easily reached by public transportation as well as major highways.  Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes diversity strengthens our community.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a passion for books, be cheerful, friendly, outgoing and comfortable interacting with a diverse customer base.  Should be customer service oriented, should be responsive to questions or problems and be a confident leader who can train and supervise students.  Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and must be comfortable sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Application Instructions

To express your interest in this role, please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three professional references through: http://apply.interfolio.com/153182

Review of applications will begin immediately.

 

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bryn Mawr College shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.