Powell's Books - temporary holiday Generalist - Beaverton

Powell’s Books, the world’s largest independent bookstore, has openings for part-time temporary Generalist positions at our store in Beaverton.

These positions will focus on cashiering and pulling online orders.

These positions are designed to end sometime in the beginning of January. There are often opportunities to apply for Regular (ongoing) positions near the end of a temporary assignment.

The successful candidates will have a strong and demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service, adaptability and flexibility, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience ensuring accuracy in their work, and an attention to detail.

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.

Some benefits available to all Powell's employees:

- Substantial employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings

- Book borrowing privileges

Schedule: Schedules will be regular and consistent, 20 hours per week, and will include one or both weekend days. Shifts will begin as early as 10am, or will end as late as 9pm.

Pay Range: $15.95 per hour, with a wage increase to $17.00 per hour effective the first day of the pay period following the 31st calendar day from hire

Additional Information: When applying, please include a resume and a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience and the reason why you’re interested in the position.

Closing Date: Sunday, October 20th

If you’re interested in applying for this position, and to see a full job description, please click on the link to our Career website: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWELLS&cws=39&rid=1468