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Job Title: Bookseller and Inventory Assistant (Seasonal)
Location: McKinney, TX
Company: Neighbor Books
Job Type: 15-25 hours per week.

Pay: $15/hr

Schedule: Weekend and weekday availability is essential with potential for some evenings as well. 

Position Summary
We are looking for a part-time, seasonal bookseller and inventory assistant who can work us through our busy holiday season. There is potential for this to turn to an extended role after the New Year. 

Qualities of a Qualified Candidate

  • An avid reader who is comfortable talking about books in multiple genres.

  • Familiar with Neighbor Books and what it stands for.

  • Comfortable engaging with customers.

  • Passionate about bookselling and customer service.

  • Comfortable with troubleshooting and problem solving.

  • Eager to pitch in with additional responsibilities and open to learning.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and can represent Neighbor Books with professionalism.

  • Has a strong work ethic with the ability to identify needs to be met, including tasks like shelving books, adjusting displays, breaking down boxes, spot cleaning the store, and helping customers. 

  • Able to bring a positive attitude to the workplace and create a warm, friendly environment for customers. 

  • Work as a team player. 

  • Believes firmly in the value of independent bookstores and supporting local businesses.

  • Is comfortable working on your feet for extended periods of time and able to lift 35 pounds. 

About Neighbor Books

Neighbor Books is an independent bookstore in downtown McKinney, TX. We strive to be a warm and welcoming community where people can interact with real people around great stories and big ideas. 

We believe reading is a deeply human act that trains us in the act of empathy and empowers us to better care for one another. Neighbor Books also seeks to return what has been lost in a digital world. We want the tactile, the present, the patient, and the slow. We know the reward is worth the wait. 

That’s why in addition to books, Neighbor Books is a purveyor of and advocate for analog products that empower more present ways of being and host partner businesses who are essential parts of the revolution like mckinney camera (independent documentary filmmaking) and heyday press (luxury letterpress printing).

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to hello@neighborbookstx.com. Please use the cover letter to briefly introduce yourself and describe how your experience, skills, and interests make you a great candidate for our store. Use this space to tell us about your reading habits, personal tastes, and reasons why you want to work, specifically, at Neighbor. Any suspected use of AI in the application process will lead to disqualification. 

We expect to receive many inquiries and will not be able to reply directly to each candidate. If we think you will be a good fit, we will reach out. Please do not send follow up emails beyond the initial inquiry. 

We look forward to hearing from you.