Thank you for your interest in joining the Writers & Books (WAB) family and advancing our mission to promote reading and writing as lifelong activities in Rochester and beyond. Our indie bookstore is a labor of love - from curating the books we carry, to making it a welcoming space for readings, book launches, discussions, and other community activities. Your volunteer contributions will help us achieve our goals.
Responsibilities
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- Customer service
- Assist with shipping and receiving
- Help with set-up and break-down for public events
- Perform research
- Enter data
- Design signs and shelf talkers
- Assist with off-site bookstore events
- Organize and shelve books; tidy displays
- Assist with annual inventory taking
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Desired Qualifications
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- Avid reader
- Enjoy interacting with the public
- Detail oriented
- Internet savvy
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Bonus Qualifications
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- Familiarity with point-of-sale applications and cashiering
- Familiarity with Canva and/or other graphic design applications
- Retail bookstore experience
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Report to: Bookstore Coordinator (WAB staff) or Bookstore Volunteer Committee Chair (volunteer)
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