Second Story Books, DC's oldest rare and used bookstore, is seeking a bookseller to work at our Dupont Circle location. This is a full time position, at 40 hours per week. Primary duties include shelving books, using a cash register, answering customer questions and inquires, answering phones, and assisting with store operations. Duties will evolve into processing, pricing, and cataloguing books, including training in rare and antiquarian books and manuscripts.

A successful candidate must be:

passionate about books and able to make recommendations in various genres
interested in learning about a wide variety of subjects
comfortable with cash registers and computers
able to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
able to stay focused while working independently
comfortable with multitasking and flexible about changing tasks as needed
able to communicate well with customers and staff
have weekend availability

Additionally, while not necessary, it is helpful if you have:

retail experience, including paperwork
bookstore, library, or archival experience

Paid 30-minute break
Optional dental payment policy
Employee discount on purchasing books

Prospective employees MUST submit a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and any relative experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Who is your favorite author?
Submit a short cover letter expressing your interest in the position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Ability to Commute:

Washington, DC 20036 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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