Job Opportunities at Rakestraw Books

Rakestraw Books offers a fun, passionate work environment where community connection is the foundation of everything we do. Our team of wonderful individuals loves books and has a passion for cultivating community through outstanding great book recommendations, lively special events, and, always, outstanding customer service. 

We are currently seeking Booksellers to join our team.

Ideal candidates should be enthusiastic readers with prior bookselling, retail or public relations experience who are able to work on their feet four to six hours a day while performing physical tasks like lifting boxes, climbing ladders, shelving, sweeping and general maintenance around the shop.

Booksellers may be asked to work a variety of shifts and to attend mandatory regular staff meetings. Please read through the complete job description in the pdfs below for more details about requirements, compensation and benefits. You will find the Application there as well.

If you believe yourself to be a qualified candidate, we encourage you to fill out an application. Please pay particular attention to all questions within the application. They help us to get to know you better. Include a resume and any additional information, if you feel it will help us in making a decision about your qualifications for this position.

You may submit your completed application in person at Rakestraw Books or via email to rakestraw_books@yahoo.com .