Powell's City of Books - Operations Manager

Powell's Books flagship Burnside location is seeking to fill one or more Operations Manager positions.

Powell’s Books is known worldwide as a premier independent bookstore and an icon in the Portland community. We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment, and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.

Operations Managers are critical to the function of day-to-day store operations. They work as a well-trained team to facilitate a safe and comfortable shopping environment for Powell’s customers. The job entails resolving customer service issues, employee support, staff scheduling, monitoring the sales floor, and agile problem solving.

Beyond sales floor supervision, Operations Managers may also:

-Participate in creating and providing staff training

-Schedule and develop Powell’s store tour and special occasions program

-Provide support for in-store and offsite events

-Assist in supply management for the store

This position is ideal for people who like to “do it all” and enjoy learning, growing, and creating in an ever-changing work environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a cornerstone in the Portland community and help further develop your personal skillset. Powell's provides on the job training for required certifications including First Aid, CPR, AED, and DPSST.

Here are some other benefits Powell’s provides full-time employees:

-Generous healthcare plan (medical, vision, and dental)

-Education benefit

-Childcare subsidy

-Substantial employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings, as well as book borrowing privileges

The schedule for this position is to be determined but will include both weekend days with shifts as early as 9am and ending as late as 9:30pm.

Compensation starts at $23.08 per hour or more, depending on experience.

Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience, and the reason why you're interested in this position.

Click https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWELLS&cws=39&rid=1462 to view the full job description and apply through our careers website.

The closing date for this position is Wednesday, September 25th, 2024