“Marketing & Events Assistant + Bookstore-Cafe LEAD”

* Rolling Review of Applications Will Begin on July 22nd *

Full-Time Position: 38-42 hours/week

Schedule: 5 days/week, including 1-3 weeknights, and one weekend day

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore-Cafe seeks an innovative, energetic, and hard-working Marketing & Events Assistant to assist with retail bookstore-cafe operations, including used book buying-and-selling, social media marketing, livestream events, podcast recordings, author talks, literary programs, cafe food and beverage preparation, and new book merchandising. This is an entry-level, management-track position. Full-time employees who work a minimum of 40 hours/week become eligible to participate in the company’s small group health care plan.

To apply, please send a Resume and Cover Letter describing your skills and interest to jobs @ midtownscholar.com.

Location: Midtown Harrisburg

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES encompass these areas:

Literary Programs

○      Assist the bookselling team during public programs, including author hospitality, speaker introductions, facilitating audience Q&A, book signing logistics, and moving tables, chairs, and books for event set-up and tear-down

○      Participate in off-site events and provide mobile and pop-up book sales

○      Manage audio-visual equipment and live-stream webcast during events

○      Process audio and video recordings for sharing across multiple platforms

○      Run point-of-sale cash register and provide cafe support

○      Provide customer service via phone, email, and in-person

○      Assist with marketing campaigns, including contributing content for social media platforms

New and Used Books

○      Assist with used book buyback, book sorting, pricing, database listing, shelving, order fulfilment, packaging, and mailing, in support of in-store and online book sales

○      Assist with new book inventory receiving, merchandising, website management, and in-store and online sales

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

●      College degree with a minimum of two years’ professional experience in marketing, communications, event planning, educational programs, or nonprofit outreach

●      Available to work either Saturdays or Sundays and flexibility to work some weeknights

●      Experience with public speaking and crowd management

●      Awareness of current book publishing trends, including knowledge of different genres

●      Aptitude for collaborative work as part of a dedicated team

●      Self-starter with excellent judgment and time management

●      Proven track record of positive customer service with a diverse public

●      Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

●      Ability to multi-task with attention to details and logistics

●      Proficiency in Microsoft Office

●      Comfortable using social media and other platforms to promote events and programs

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

●      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 use hands and arms to operate a keyboard and telephone, manipulate small, large, and heavy objects, and engage in repetitive motions.

●      The workplace requires going up and down stairs and maneuvering narrow aisles and hallways, with the diverse sounds, smells, and distractions of a public gathering place.

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