Part-Time Seasonal Bookseller

The Provincetown Bookshop is currently hiring a seasonal part-time bookseller for the 2025 season. If interested, please refer to the job description below and send a resume and brief email introduction to Manager Derek McCormack at derek@provincetownbookshop.com. 

Part-Time Seasonal Bookseller (May-September)

The Provincetown Bookshop, founded in 1932, is Cape Cod’s oldest bookstore and one of its most storied. As a “doorway to discovery,” we pride ourselves on being a sophisticated yet playful general interest store, with a curated assortment of books, vinyl, magazines, and other gifts and a special emphasis on Cape Cod/local titles and LGBTQ+-centric literature. Since 2022, the bookshop has been managed by Egeria Enterprises LLC and operated at 229 Commercial St. The bookshop is open three seasons of the year, operating primarily between April and December. Job description Season part-time booksellers spend most of their time on the sales floor helping readers connect with their next literary journey. Booksellers help the store run efficiently and provide extraordinary customer service. They also possess some technical skill so as to use a computerized inventory software and process transactions.

Please note: This position will only be available from May 2025 to September 2025. It is a part-time position (up to 24 hours/week) with an hourly rate of $21/hour.

Major Responsibilities

● Work the sales floor engaging customers and providing helpful information and/or recommendations.

● Operate the cash register and store computer to accept payments, place orders, and check inventory.

● Shelve newly arrived books in their proper sections in the store.

● Fulfill special orders pertaining to both in-store pickup and nationwide shipping.

● Contribute staff picks and suggest ideas for displays and promotions.

Qualifications

● 1 - 2 years retail or bookstore experience preferred

● General Computer Skills required

● Ability to organize and prioritize workload

● Effective verbal and written communication

● Friendly and engaging personality

● Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift at least 40 lbs