What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookstore Volunteer position at Baldwin & Co.?
Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, LA is looking for one bookstore volunteer to join our wonderful team. Volunteers are an important part of Baldwin & Co. Bookstore and help us make a difference in the community. We are located on 1030 Elysian Fields Ave. Our ideal candidate is an avid reader, polite, personable, kind-mannered, patient, punctual, and hard-working.
Responsibilities that our volunteer help with include, but not limited to:
Children's Storytime Reader
- Every Saturday read to children of different ages.
- Reading sessions are a minimum of 30 minutes and consist of three to four books alternating with fingerplays, songs, and stretches.
- Share picture books, nursery rhymes or poetry for children and encourage kids to read more.
Book Sorter
- Separate books into appropriate category/genre
- Sorting books in alphabetical order
- Stay current on Baldwin & Co. Bookstore quality guidelines
Shelving Volunteer
- Must be able to work independently
- Prior experience in a library or bookstore preferred
- Must be able to identify various book genres
- Restock shelves
- Help maintain store cleanliness
Customer Service
- Assist customers finding books to buy
- Engage customers in conversations about books
- Assist customers completion of book request form
Event Assistance
- Help with on and offsite events. Assistance may include flyer distribution, table setup/breakdown, provide potential customers with event information, etc.
Qualifications
- Bookseller or Librarian experience preferred but not required.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
