“Inventory Assistant”

Applications OPEN.

Full-Time or Part-Time Retail Position: 32-40 hours/week

Schedule: 5 days/week, including Saturdays OR Sundays.

Have you always wanted to be a bookseller? Do you want to know what books are coming out, before they hit the shelves? If opening a box of new books delights you, and you want to share that enjoyment with others, we have the job for you! This Retail Bookseller position includes the specialized role of Inventory Receiving and Merchandising Assistant. To apply to join our New Books team at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, please send a Letter of Interest and Resume to jobs @ midtownscholar.com.

Location: Midtown Harrisburg

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties of a New Books Assistant include inventory receiving, shelving, and merchandising; online inventory listing and e-commerce order processing; book moving, lifting and carrying heavy boxes, pushing and rolling carts, and loading/unloading boxes; used book acquisition, pricing and listing; order fulfillment and book packaging; email correspondence; phone calls with customers; handselling books; and general bookstore operations.

General retail tasks include greeting and assisting customers; handling customer inquiries; book stocking, sorting, and shelving; store merchandising; light maintenance and cleaning duties; point-of-sale cashier; moving book carts; box moving; and set-up/tear-down for special events.

Opportunities for advancement will be based on interest and skills. Management training and professional development is available.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

●     College degree or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and Word is beneficial.

●     Ability to climb, bend, crouch, stoop, and lift boxes up to 40 lbs.; ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to sit for extended periods of time; ability to use hands and arms to operate a keyboard and telephone, manipulate small, large, and heavy objects, and engage in repetitive motion activities; and ability to adapt to the varying temperatures, bright or dim lighting, and dustiness of book and box storage areas.

●     Daily requirements include moving, boxing, and unboxing books, pushing book carts, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying heavy boxes. The workplace requires going up and down stairs and maneuvering narrow aisles and hallways, with the diverse sounds, smells, and distractions of open-plan work areas and public gathering places.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ANTI-HARASSMENT/ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore recognizes that everyone has a contribution to make to our society and a right to equal opportunity. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against by us on the basis of gender (including sex, marriage, or gender reassignment); race (including ethnic origin, nationality, or national origin); disability; sexual orientation; religion or belief; or age. We aim to promote equal opportunities, eliminate discrimination, and eliminate harassment through the following: opposing all forms of unlawful discrimination; all employees whether part-time, full-time, or seasonal will be treated fairly and with respect; selection for employment and opportunities for advancement will be based on aptitude and capability.

All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, and individuals’ talents and resources will be fully utilized to maximize the efficiency of business operations. All employees have a legal and moral obligation not to discriminate and to report incidents of discrimination to a manager. The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and all employees’ contributions are recognized and valued. Every employee is entitled to be part of an environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.

We follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Civil Rights legislation, it is the policy of the Midtown Scholar Bookstore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Catherine Lawrence (she/her/hers), Telephone: (717) 236-1680, Email: jobs @ midtownscholar.com