Bryn Mawr College: Part-time Bookshop Associate

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.

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

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.

APPLY

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.