Are you passionate about books? Do you want to work in the heart of the community?
Bookshop Santa Cruz, a general independent bookstore located in downtown Santa Cruz for 57 years, is seeking applicants for seasonal bookseller positions for the holiday season to recommend books, run the cash register, help customers find titles, place special orders, shelve, and more. Join us in the wonderful world of bookselling as we engage thoughtfully with our community and each other!
Bookshop Santa Cruz embraces diversity and equal opportunity in our workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
This is a seasonal position working as a substitute bookseller, full-time possible but with a minimum of 24 hours/week required and guaranteed.
This position pays $17.75/hour and includes a generous store discount.
Qualifications:
Previous bookstore or customer service experience preferred
Friendly, courteous, and helpful manner
Energetic and self-motivated personality
Team player
Strong book knowledge and a passion for books are a must
Strong written and verbal skills
Flexible availability preferred
Possible Bookshop shift times:
Day: 8:45am-5:15pm daily
Swing: 10:30am-7:00pm or 11:30pm-8:00pm
Night: 12:45pm-9:15pm or 1:45pm-10:15pm evening availability required
Maximum availability needed, especially weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), evenings, and the holiday season (including from Thanksgiving through New Years with the exception of December 25th).
If interested, please download and fill out an application at www.bookshopsantacruz.com/careers-bookshop or pick up an application at the store.
Bring your completed application to Bookshop Santa Cruz and ask for Morgan or Jax.
Position starts on October 28th and ends on January 11th, with the possibility of a permanent position offered based on staffing needs and performance.
