Work at Hub City Writers Project

Thank you for your interest in working with our team. We currently have one full-time position open at this time.

Bookshop Manager

• Handling customer service issues both in the store and online. Set “plan of day” and organize the floor and back room staff priorities. Oversee merchandising and cleanliness of the bookshop inside and see that equipment is in good repair. Conduct routine inventory assessment and resolve any discrepancies
• Personnel management. Interview and hire new staff along with senior staff and board liaison. Handle disciplinary issues and time-off requests along with senior staff and board liaison 
• Create the weekly work schedules and coordinate time off requests. Find coverage for staff and volunteers who call in sick or work when last-minute shortage cannot be filled 
• Review and revise procedures and policies alongside senior staff and board liaison
• Plan and manage the maintenance of bookstore accounting records and processes and familiarity for POS systems, preferably Booklog, and Quickbooks
• Work with bookshop events coordinator/social media director to host and plan events
• Assist in planning organization-specific events including Independent Bookstore Day, Donor Appreciation Party, Delicious Reads, and other occasional special events
• Work with Hub City Press staff to promote its titles through bookstore channels
• Participate in weekly staff meeting; bring issues to the attention of the ED on a timely basis
• Perform related duties as required or assigned

• A high level of organization, especially when managing calendars, high volumes of email, and time sensitive tasks. A high level of written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to prioritize and manage your time. Ability to collaborate with others and problem-solve, all while maintaining a positive communications style
• BIPOC candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to empathize and have difficult conversations
• Ability to maintain a level-headed response to stress
• Fluency in Microsoft Office. Familiarity with basic accounting principles preferred
• Availability and willingness to work a mix of days, nights, and weekends 
• 3 years or more of independent bookstore experience, or equivalent, relevant experience in the overall world of publishing or bookselling
• Knowledge of Indie First issues and ability to talk about and advocate for independent bookstores is preferred
• Access to a car is necessary

If you are a Spartanburg area student seeking credit for an internship at the Hub City Writers Project, please have your career service representative or sponsoring professor contact Anne Waters (anne@hubcity.org).