Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk, Virginia
Suffolk, Virginia
Henrico, Virginia
Posted: 07-Apr-25
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Part Time
Categories:
Preferred Education:
Position Classification: Part-time, 12-month, non-exempt
Hours: 5 hours per day, Monday-Friday, with evening and weekend service as needed for School events
Reports to: Director of Auxiliary Operations
Position Summary:
St. Christopher’s School, the largest all-boys school in Virginia and one of the largest and oldest boys’ schools in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks a Bookstore Assistant.
Serving approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12 in Richmond, Virginia, St. Christopher’s is an Episcopal school committed to cultivating a community that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. We pride ourselves on bringing out the best in every boy. Our boys benefit from an education and curriculum that is holistic, including academics, the arts, athletics, and service learning. The St. Christopher's experience is further differentiated by a strong emphasis on our Community Pillars—honor & integrity, the pursuit of excellence, and community & brotherhood.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Shows initiative by providing exceptional customer service
- Builds strong relationships and establishes rapport with the community, including students, parents, staff, faculty, and alumni, to identify needs, interests, and trends
- Helps the Bookstore Manager keep track of inventory as well as keep it organized and attractive for customers
- Contributes to a positive work environment
- Coordinates in-store promotional events, displays, and clearance merchandise
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in related professional networks
Assists the Bookstore Manager to provide a safe and clean environment and maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- A commitment to St. Christopher's mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives
- A commitment to best practices, as articulated in the School’s Employee Excellence Document, and a dedication to best practices for boys, as espoused by the St. Christopher’s Center for the Study of Boys
- A clear commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion in school communities, as expressed in the St. Christopher's Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Sales experience, with knowledge of business operations such as retail sales, marketing, and budgeting preferred
- Highly motivated, energetic, collaborative, and hard-working, with a passion for excellence
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills and a positive attitude
- Creative, strategic thinker who is curious about best practices and innovative methods for doing business
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy
- Ability to multitask with frequently changing priorities
- Able to appropriately address customer queries and complaints
- Perceptive about current trends associated with independent school inventory
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 25+ pounds
- Must be able to work during periods of inclement weather
How to Apply:
We only accept applicant resumes through our online portal, which you can access here. Once you select the "Apply Now" button, it will take you through the prompts to complete your application and upload your resume, cover letter and other required documents.
Application deadline is open until filled.
School Website: www.stchristophers.com