We're looking to hire a part-time event associate for a growing mobile, independent bookstore, MiJa Books (Learn more at mijabooks.com) Associate is needed to help us with our off-site pop-up events. No experience required but we are looking for someone that is engaging to interact with our customers at events.
*Interview will be conducted via Zoom.
Responsibilities:
- Help with set-up and break-down of our mobile bookstore. Moderate to heavy lifting might be involved.
- Operating our payment checkout system (Square Point of Sale).
- Engage and interact with event attendees.
- Learn the basics of our mission-driven business to be able to answer customer questions in detail. Visit mijabooks.com/about-us to learn more.
- Familiarize yourself with our book selection (typically children's books for ages zero to 12)
Job Type: Part-time, limited hours when events are on calendar. This is an ideal position for someone looking to pick up a few extra hours every few weeks.
Salary: $20 per hour
Schedule:
- Typically, shifts are 3-4 hours. We work with lots of K-12 schools across Los Angeles County, so events are often Monday-Friday.
- We occasionally have weekend events at festivals around Los Angeles County.
Experience:
- Cashier (preferred)
- Customer service (preferred)
Skills:
- Must be comfortable using and working with technology, especially an iPad and Square point-of-sale (training will be provided).
- Bilingual English-Spanish (preferred)
License/Certification:
- Class C Driver's License (preferred) OR must have reliable transportation.
Work Location: various locations throughout Los Angeles County and surrounding cities. Warehouse home-base is in Lakewood, CA.
MUST PASS A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK. We work with a lot of minors on K-12 campuses so you will need to pass a background check before we can let you on campus.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service (Preferred)
- Events management (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
