Do you love books and giving the perfect gift, have relevant experience, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization? Consider working with us!
We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
- Bookseller for our children's department at Maxima Book Center in Lexington, MA
- Gift Sales Associate at Maxima Gift Center in Arlington, MA
- Bookseller at Maxima Gift Center in Arlington, MA
See below for more details and to apply!
Bookseller for children's department in Lexington, MA
Brief role description:
We are looking for an experienced part-time children’s bookseller to provide excellent customer service and properly maintain our children’s section. The desired candidate should be committed to and passionate about investing in the community and sharing their love of books with children.
Responsibilities:
- Make personalized recommendations to customers of all ages
- Restock and shelve throughout each day
- Help curate each season’s new books
- Prepare and coordinate story time events
- Stay abreast of new titles and displays throughout the store
- Provide excellent customer service both over the phone and in-store, including operating the POS
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a retail setting
- Familiarity with and passion for children's books is necessary, including all ages and children's book series
- Proactive with straightening, restocking, and other projects within the section and throughout the store
- Energetic team player who is open to learning our systems and takes direction well
- Skilled at providing exceptional customer service
- Effective communicator
- Excellent time and task management
- Dependable and punctual
- Detailed-oriented, organized, and vigilant about keeping books restocked and work spaces tidy and organized
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining a pleasant disposition
- Unafraid of hard work, heavy lifting at times, and long days on one’s feet
Special considerations:
- We are looking for a long-term, 22.5hr/wk employee who will become engaged with the community
- Five shifts of 4.5 hours per week, between the hours of 10am and 7pm, spread over seven days a week; we try to keep a steady monthly schedule, but flexibility is required, and must be able to work mornings, afternoons, and weekends
- Compensation is hourly, with the potential for more hours during the holiday season, and a year-end bonus for exceptional performance
To apply:
Maxima Center is dedicated to offering books, events, gifts, and employment that reflect and honor the lives of all people. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To apply for the Children's Bookseller position at Maxima Book Center in Lexington:
Fill out our ONLINE APPLICATION
OR
Download & print a hard copy application, fill out and e-mail to [email protected] (or drop off in-person at either store)
Gift Sales Associate in Arlington, MA
Brief role description:
We are looking for an experienced part-time gift sales associate to help our customers find the perfect gifts, while also merchandising and restocking gift displays in keeping with the overall vision and aesthetic of the gift department.
Responsibilities:
- Make customers feel welcome and be knowledgeable about our gift offerings
- Assist with merchandising, ensuring displays and products are well stocked and reflect our gift aesthetic
- Price and restock daily
- Make personalized recommendations to customers of all ages
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a retail setting
- Visual merchandising, art/design, and/or creative background is a plus
- Energetic team player who is open to learning and takes direction well
- Skilled at providing exceptional customer service
- Effective communicator
- Excellent time and task management
- Dependable and punctual
- Detailed-oriented, organized, and vigilant about keeping displays and workspaces tidy
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining a pleasant disposition
- Unafraid of hard work, heavy lifting at times, and long days on one’s feet
- Passionate about merchandise and books, preferred
Special considerations:
- We are looking for a long-term, 22.5hr/wk employee
- Five shifts of 4.5 hours per week, between the hours of 10am and 7pm, spread over seven days a week; we try to keep a steady monthly schedule, but flexibility is required, and must be able to work mornings, afternoons, and weekends
- Compensation is hourly, with the potential for more hours during the holiday season
To apply:
Maxima Center is dedicated to offering books, events, gifts, and employment that reflect and honor the lives of all people. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To apply for the Gift Sales Associate position at Maxima Gift Center in Arlington:
Fill out our ONLINE APPLICATION
OR
Download & print a hard copy application, fill out and e-mail to [email protected] (or drop off in-person at either store)
Bookseller in Arlington, MA
Brief role description:
We are looking for an experienced part-time bookseller to provide excellent customer service and properly maintain our book collection. The desired candidate should be committed to and passionate about investing in the community and sharing their love of books.
Responsibilities:
- Make personalized recommendations to customers of all ages
- Restock and shelve throughout each day
- Help curate each season’s new books
- Stay abreast of new titles and displays throughout the store
- Collaborate regularly with our Lexington bookstore to bring over new and best-selling titles, create special orders, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service both over the phone and in-store, including operating the POS
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a retail setting
- Familiarity with and passion for books is necessary
- Proactive with straightening, restocking, and other projects within the section and throughout the store
- Energetic team player who is open to learning our systems and takes direction well
- Skilled at providing exceptional customer service
- Effective communicator
- Excellent time and task management
- Dependable and punctual
- Detailed-oriented, organized, and vigilant about keeping books restocked and work spaces tidy and organized
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining a pleasant disposition
- Unafraid of hard work, heavy lifting at times, and long days on one’s feet
Special considerations:
- We are looking for a long-term, 22.5hr/wk employee who will become engaged with the community
- Five shifts of 4.5 hours per week, between the hours of 10am and 7pm, spread over seven days a week; we try to keep a steady monthly schedule, but flexibility is required, and must be able to work mornings, afternoons, and weekends
- Compensation is hourly, with the potential for more hours during the holiday season, and a year-end bonus for exceptional performance
To apply:
Maxima Center is dedicated to offering books, events, gifts, and employment that reflect and honor the lives of all people. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To apply for the Bookseller position at Maxima Gift & Book Center in Arlington:
Fill out our ONLINE APPLICATION
OR
Download & print a hard copy application, fill out and e-mail to [email protected] (or drop off in-person at either store)
