Bookstore Manager - Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Literary Arts)/Seasonal Employment

Bookstore Manager - Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle (Literary Arts)/Seasonal Employment

The successful candidate will have at least an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in English, Creative Writing, Education, or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in retail management. The position demands organizational ability and attention to detail; supervisory skills; interpersonal skills for a variety of contacts. Must be able to work with strict deadlines and handle large work volume with frequent interruptions.

Compensation for this position starts at $16.50/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $18.50/Hour.

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position: Will be scheduled to work an average of 30- to 40-hours/week. Scheduled hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs. The position will begin at least one week prior to the start of the summer season and will end one week after the summer season ends. The ability to begin orientation and training for this position, either virtually or in-person, by June 1 is preferred.