Employment Type: Part-time
Location: 325 Main St, Lander, WY 82520
Wage: $16-18/hour, depending on experience

Applications Due: Oct 10, 2025
Interview Decisions Sent: Oct 12, 2025
Interviews: Oct 13-17, 2025, interviews done over video
Start Date: Oct 27, 2025

About Us
Indie Darling Bookstore is opening in November 2025, and we'd love to have you join our team! We’re creating a cozy, colorful haven at 325 Main Street in Lander: part neighborhood bookstore, part whimsical tea shop, and part creative gathering space. Our mission is to spark curiosity, celebrate stories, and offer a welcoming home for readers of all ages. We will carry a curated selection of new and used books, as well as gifts and merchandise that complement our bookstore. The store also features a tea lounge and will host workshops, book clubs, events, and gatherings for the community.

Position Overview
We are seeking a part-time Bookseller who is enthusiastic about engaging with people and creating a welcoming environment. This role is active and customer-focused, involving daily interaction with customers, collaboration with colleagues, and hands-on work to keep the store organized, inviting, and well-stocked.

This position is part-time, offering 12-24 hours per week depending on availability. The store will be open Tuesday - Saturday from 11am - 7pm with potential for evening event hours. 

Responsibilities
- Contribute to a respectful and professional environment with customers and colleagues
- Assist customers with purchases, returns, and special orders
- Recommend books and merchandise tailored to customer interests
- Receive, shelve, and organize inventory; maintain store displays
- Respond to customer inquiries via phone and email
- Keep the store clean, organized, and well-stocked
- Open and close the store as needed
- Participate in other duties as required to ensure smooth store operations

Qualifications
- Self-motivated and proactive, able to recognize tasks and act independently with guidance as needed
- Interest in books and reading, comfortable discussing a variety of genres
- Strong communication skills, including clear writing for customer emails and book reviews
- Customer-focused, with attention to detail in supporting a positive shopping experience
- Basic math skills for handling transactions accurately
- Physical capability to lift up to 36 lbs and remain on your feet for 4–8 hour shifts
- Retail or relevant customer service experience preferred
- Willingness and ability to learn the bookstore’s point-of-sale and inventory management system
- Professionalism and adaptability in all interactions

Employee Benefits
- Supportive and engaging work environment. Join a team that values collaboration and a shared love of books
- Hourly wage of $16-18/hour, depending on experience
- Early access to new books - opportunity to read free advance copies before they are available to the public
- Employee discount - 25% savings on books and other merchandise
- Opportunity to contribute - participate in the selection of staff picks and assist with curation of inventory
- Professional development - potential to attend external workshops, trainings, or conferences to expand your skills

To Apply: Please complete the online application and upload your resume. A cover letter is not required.

Please send any questions to indiedarlingbookstore@gmail.com

Equal Employment Opportunity
Indie Darling Bookstore does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetics information, disability unrelated to job requirements, or status as a protected veteran. Our nondiscrimination policy applies to all phases of our employment process.

Reasonable Accommodation
Indie Darling Bookstore provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable laws. If you require an accommodation to apply for or perform the duties of this position, please contact us at indiedarlingbookstore@gmail.com