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Bookstore Manager

Employer
West Hartford Public Schools
Location
West Hartford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive

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Position Type:
Student Support Services/Bookstore Manager

Date Posted:
6/9/2021

Location:
West Hartford Public Schools

Date Available:
to be determined

Closing Date:
open until filled

West Hartford Public Schools
West Hartford, CT

VACANCY

Bookstore Manager
Pupil Services Department

West Hartford Public Schools is seeking an experienced, highly motivated individual for a full-time Bookstore Manager position. The bookstore will provide vocational and community experiences for young adult students attending WHPS Post-Secondary Program. The goal of the program is to provide authentic and challenging vocational experiences for Post-Secondary students and eventually expand mastery opportunities for high school students as well as adult residents with work accommodation needs.

The Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the operation of the bookstore by supervising staff and volunteers, facilitating sales of books, maintaining upkeep, and collaborating with WHPS programs.

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Plan, organize and manage bookstore activities.Develop and implement the store's operating procedures.Prepare and manage annual bookstore budget.Manage and maintain the bookstore accounting records, including maintenance of stock and inventory, sales, and taxes, oversee the receipt and transfer of receivables.Prepare a variety of reports and correspondences.Coordinate volunteers, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating personnel as needed.

Requirements for this position include the following:
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.Positive attitude and ability to work within a team.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.Knowledge of bookstore retail operating principles.Bachelor's degree in business and appropriate bookstore experience. Significant related experience may substitute for education.
This is a 12-month position working 40 hours per week during normal store hours (10am – 6 pm, Tuesday thru Saturday). Starting salary range is $45,000 to $55,000. Benefits include health and dental insurance, and paid-time off. Individuals interested in applying for this position should email a letter of interest, current resume and three letters of recommendation to Karen_Daley@whps.org , addressed to:
Mr. Richard Ledwith
Executive Director of Human Resources
West Hartford Public Schools
50 South Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107
Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves
to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and
honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of
maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify
and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.
We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally
marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the
service of the success of each child.

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