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A Book Fair job typically involves helping organize, set up, and manage book fairs at schools, libraries, or other venues. Responsibilities may include stocking books, assisting customers, handling sales transactions, and promoting a love of reading. This role is often temporary and may require teamwork, customer service, and some physical tasks like lifting boxes of books.

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A Book Fair Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the setup and takedown of the book fair, managing book inventory, coordinating with vendors, and assisting customers throughout the event. They often work closely with school staff and parent volunteers to ensure the fair runs smoothly and meets fundraising or educational goals. Daily tasks may also include promoting the event, processing sales transactions, and resolving any logistical challenges that arise. This role offers a dynamic environment where organizational skills and community engagement are essential.

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To thrive as a Book Fair Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in event planning or educational environments. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale technology, and basic marketing tools is advantageous. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and customer service skills are crucial for engaging with students, parents, and school staff. These abilities are vital for ensuring a smooth, successful event that promotes literacy and creates a positive experience for all participants.

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Infographic showing various Book Fair job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

CDLA Book Fair Delivery Driver - Part Time Seasonal $37.00 per hour

Scholastic Book Fairs

West Chester, OH • On-site

$37/hr

Part-time

Retirement, PTO

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Scholastic rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Position: CDLA Book Fair Delivery Driver - Part Time Seasonal

Location: West Chester, OH

$37.00 per hour

Will work during peak periods of the school year, scheduled off when schools closed and during the summer and winter breaks.

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 100,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

We are currently in search of Class A Delivery Drivers to help us deliver fairs. Scholastic drivers are home every weekend and the majority of week nights. THIS IS A PART-TIME SEASONAL POSITION. Work schedule varies from 0 to 30+ hours a week, based on business needs. Additional hours working as a driver helper may be available when not assigned a route.

Scholastic offers the following:

401k with a company match

50% discount on Scholastic merchandise

Paid sick time

Paid Holidays

Newer model equipment with automatic transmission

Seasonal Safety Bonuses​

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Work with supervisor to deliver and pick-up fairs in an efficient, cost effective manner.

Inspect and prepare fifth wheel before coupling.

·Utilize Semi Tractor with either single or tandem axle, manual or automatic transmission, combined with a 48’ or 53’ trailer to line haul fairs from branch facility to hub location.

Deliver fairs using a Semi Tractor with either single or tandem axle, manual or automatic transmission, combined with a pup trailer.

Couple and uncouple trailers safely and in a timely manner. Connect/disconnect air and brake lines, and properly operate landing gear.

Work closely with supervisor to ensure customer service standards are maintained.

Load and unload trucks with or without assistance of mechanical devices.

Effectively communicate routing problems to supervisor so changes can be communicated to the routing team (road construction, address changes, steps, etc).

Deliver and pick-up product from schools, as scheduled,, in a courteous and professional manner.

Secure and transport products in order to enable customer to receive a “Damage Free” fair.

Perform a daily pre-trip and post-trip inspection of motor vehicle to which assigned. Notify supervisor of any defects or problems.

Complete and maintain accurate and legible records in a timely manner to include, but not limited to, DOT Logs, trip sheets, fuel tickets, road expenses, and other paperwork, as required.

Adhere to all Company, local, state, and federal rules/regulations inclusive of, but not limited to, DOT, OSHA, etc.

Call Regional/Branch office immediately upon the occurrence of any of the following: a) Accident or damage to person(s) or property. b) Problem with a school delivery or pick-up. c) Mechanical failure of equipment.

Assist in completing warehouse tasks as required by the supervisor.

Overnight routes as necessary.

Must maintain professional appearance including well-groomed hair, clean uniform, and hygienic habits.

Attend monthly driver meetings – completing all continuous training materials as required.

Complete annual Certificate of Violation Process timely, accurately and honestly.

Utilize proper techniques for lifting, packing, and handling heavy objects, climbing ladders and pushing/pulling display cases.

Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Maintain truck per company standards.

Regular attendance in accordance with schedule.

Drug and alcohol free policy compliance.

Other duties as assigned.

Company Description

Each year Scholastic Book Fairs, in partnership with schools across the country, hosts more than 127,000 book-sale events that give more than 35 million students and their families access to thousands of affordable and educational products, helping foster a lifelong love of reading.

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Scholastic Corporation is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families.

Industry

Bookstores and newsstands

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York City, NY, US

Year founded

1920

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