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Part-time Bookstore Manager APPLICATION

Please email your resume and filled-out application as attached PDF or word documents by end of day Sunday, March 15th.

Any employment questions may be directed to tcbdelray@gmail.com – please do not call or contact us on social media.

    1. If not listed on your resume, briefly describe any retail experience regarding books or other merchandise.
    2. What types of fiction books and/or authors do you prefer reading? Why?
    3. What types of non-fiction books and/or authors do you prefer reading? Why?
    4. Do you purchase or read children or young adult books? If yes, please elaborate.
    5. In light of your preferred reading, what are some of your favorite books/authors that might surprise us? Have you recommended them to others to read?
    6. What is your preferred book format: physical copies, ebooks, audiobooks? Why? Where do you prefer to get your books?
    7. What features attract you to shop in a used bookstore vs what attracts you to a new bookstore?
    8. We are looking for people who can work at least 2 days a week, 6-8 hours a day during our hours of operation. Which days of the week (including weekends) would you be available to work?
    9. Do you speak/read any languages beside English?
    10. Describe your level of comfort with social media sites (Instagram, Eventbrite, etc). Do you maintain a website now or have in the past (personal and/or business)? Describe your experience.
    11. Is there any other information that you would like us to consider when reviewing this application and deciding whether to invite you for an interview?

Please email your resume and filled-out application as attached PDF or word documents by end of day Sunday, March 15th.

Any employment questions may be directed to tcbdelray@gmail.com – please do not call or contact us on social media.

Location/Contact Info

2200 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
703-299-3080

TCBdelray@gmail.com

Shoppers are welcome to park in spots #6, and #41-44 in the parking lot behind the building. (No permit required!)

Winter Hours!

Sunday-Tuesday 11am-6pm
Wednesday 11am-9pm (Open late for game nights, but shopping is also welcome!)
Thursday 11am-6pm
Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday 10am-7pm

Donations are accepted 12pm-4pm daily.

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