Events Coordinator

Wolfe & Kron Books – Events Coordinator / Bookseller

Starting as part‑time at $20/hour, this position is for someone interested in a long‑term career as a bookseller. Candidates must already have or be willing to complete certification trainings through the Professional Booksellers School, with course fees paid for by Wolfe & Kron Books (waived for those with over 3 years of Book Event experience). Depending on the success of events planned and executed by the Events Coordinator, this position is intended to develop into a full‑time/salary position over the next 1–3 years.

Pay is not commission based but directly dependent on the work you’ll be doing. If the events don’t make money, then we quickly will not have the money to keep you on staff.

• Plan, schedule, and co‑ordinate in‑person author events, community events, and workshops.
• Manage local partner business relationships to host book clubs and author events.
• Track success rate of events based on attendance, ticket sales, book sales, media coverage, and other ROI.
• Select Holiday / Farmers markets and other Pop‑up opportunities, and set inventory stock requirements and order timing.
• Handle donations, collaborations, etc. for local fundraisers by non‑profits and community groups.
• Write up and post events on the Wolfe & Kron Books website, social media, newsletter, and local events calendars.
• Identify and track books to promote on their release days.

• Match customers to books they'll love based on a depth of knowledge across genres.
• Open and close the store, and maintain inventory tidiness and shopability throughout the day.
• Contribute book reviews / recs, social media posts, shelf talkers.
• Read incoming ARCs and provide inventory recommendations both of new/upcoming releases and backlist titles to pair or sub for ‘hot’ titles.

• Demonstrated success organizing and executing events, both small/intimate and large‑scale.
• Working knowledge of office software, including managing spreadsheets and handling data entry.
• Well‑developed communication skills, including comfort answering the store phone, calling customers, speaking with business partners, publishers, and authors, and drafting emails / creating templates.
• Previous retail or hospitality positions with repeat customers.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lb boxes of books, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reliable transportation to and from work in Asbury Park, and to off‑site events.
• Availability during store hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Punctuality and task management, including self‑directed work, are a must.
• Work at least three shifts a month on the floor at the bookstore to ensure familiarity with customers and inventory.
• Store may open through many major holidays but closes on Sea.
  
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  Now, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Years Eve/Day.

• PTO / Vacation accrual.
• Sick time accrual.
• Physical / digital / audio ARCs.
• 30–50 % employee discount (cost + sales tax).
• Professional development courses paid for by Wolfe & Kron Books.
• Conference and Book Event tickets covered by Wolfe & Kron Books.