Bookstore Associate

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Workplace Overview
The Jefferson County Library Foundation (JCLF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that provides fundraising support and advocacy for Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL). Our funding supports library-related services for which tax dollars are not available. The main way we generate revenue to support our 10 Jefferson County Public Libraries and the bookmobile is through used book sales.

Last year, JCLF earned more than $250,000 through our semi-annual Whale of a Used Book Sales, online book sales, in-library book sales and various other holiday and special event book sales throughout the year. JCLF also generates funding through individual solicitations, corporate sponsorships, grants, annual appeals, bequests and special events. These monies are used to expand and enhance the programs, projects and initiatives of Jefferson County Public Library.

Position Summary
The Bookstore Associate will assist with the daily operation of the Whale's Tale Books & Gifts store, including stocking the shelves, answering questions about the foundation and assisting with purchases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers as they enter the store
• Stock and/or straighten shelves, when needed
• Assist with sales (using Square applications)
• Handling cash, producing receipts
• Light dusting and sweeping to maintain the store throughout the day
• Occasional inventory
• Occasional assistance with promotional opportunities such as Independent Bookstore Day or Banned Book Week
• Be able to open or close the store, which includes setting up/closing register, unlocking/locking store, etc.

Requirements

• Love of books!
• Good customer service skills
• Patience and attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions
• Willingness to learn by doing
• Physical ability to move book carts and books (no heavy lifting necessary)
• Commit to 1 shift a week on a regular basis

Each shift is 3-4 hours in length. This includes time to get the store ready to open and time to close out the store. Each shift will have two volunteers, which is a great opportunity to meet a fellow booklover!

Interested? Next Steps!

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please fill out a volunteer interest form at https://jeffclf.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/ or reach out to Sandra Tucker at sandra@jeffclf.org.