Assistant Bookstore Manager, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA
Posted February 16, 2016
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst seeks an Assistant Manager for its children’s bookstore to enthusiastically support the Museum’s mission of inspiring a love of art and reading through picture books. The ideal candidate will be an energetic picture book lover with outstanding customer service skills and a penchant for organization and time management. Under the guidance of the Manager, the Assistant Manager will oversee the day-to-day bookstore operations, supervise booksellers, identify, prioritize, assign and perform tasks based on the demands of the business; and maintain a safe, clean and cheerful store environment. Other duties include but are not limited to cash handling, opening and closing the shop, receiving and restocking inventory, making book recommendations and other customer service tasks. Candidates must enjoy working with the public, be very comfortable with technology, multitasking, and with learning new systems and processes. The majority of your time will be spent on the selling floor, which requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, and repetitive bending/lifting of at least 25 lbs. This benefitted position is 30 hours a week; one weekend day is required with occasional holiday and evening shifts to support special events. As part of The Carle team, the Assistant Manager should have the ability to maintain productive relationships with colleagues throughout the Museum and will enjoy a significant discount on merchandise and Museum programs with opportunity for inhouse professional development.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- You’re a quick problem-solver who can accurately assess situations and exercise independent judgement in line with established procedures.
- Your customer service skills are exceptional, you love working with people and especially love talking to others about books.
- You have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and are comfortable collaborating with others.
- You have the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions, successfully multitask with interruptions and maintain a high standard of professionalism and quick thinking in high-pressure situations.
- 2 years retail experience; supervisory experience preferred.
Application deadline Monday February 29, 2016
About The Museum The mission of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, a non-profit organization in Amherst, Massachusetts, is to inspire a love of art and reading through picture books. The only full-scale museum of its kind in the United States, The Carle collects, preserves, presents, and celebrates picture books and picture book illustrations from around the world. In addition to underscoring the cultural, historical, and artistic significance of picture books and their art form, The Carle offers educational programs that provide a foundation for arts integration and literacy.
For more information on the Museum and to view the full job description visit our website at: www.carlemuseum.org. The Museum is located next to Hampshire College and accessible via PVTA bus routes 39, 38 & 32.
Please submit the electronic employment application found on our website, resume and cover letter to [email protected]