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Housing Works

Operations Manager - Bookstore

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$66K - $70K/yr

... supervisors, and community at large • Excellent verbal and written communications skills ... Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org Housing Works fights for ...

Atticus Market

Atticus Bookseller

New Haven, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $19.25/hr

Bookstore Supervisor/Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The ...

Atticus Market

Atticus Bookseller

New Haven, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $19.25/hr

Bookstore Supervisor/Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The ...

Atticus Market

Atticus Bookseller

New Haven, CT · On-site

$17.25 - $19.25/hr

Bookstore Supervisor/Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The ...

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How much do bookstore supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for bookstore supervisor in the United States is $19.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Bookstore Supervisor vs Bookstore Clerk?

AspectBookstore SupervisorBookstore Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; experience in retail or bookstore environmentHigh school diploma or equivalent; entry-level position
Work EnvironmentSupervises staff, manages inventory, oversees daily operationsAssists customers, stocks shelves, processes sales
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in retail bookstores, libraries, educational storesCommon in retail bookstores, libraries

The main difference between a Bookstore Supervisor and a Bookstore Clerk lies in responsibilities and experience. Supervisors oversee staff and operations, requiring some experience, while clerks focus on customer service and stocking. Both roles are essential in bookstore settings, but supervisors hold more managerial duties.

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Infographic showing various Bookstore Supervisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,435 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Retail Supervisor-Bookstore

Temperance, MI

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan
51 - 200 employees
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$17.25 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Bookstore Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:


  • Open and close the bookstore safely, including disarming and setting security alarm systems.
  • Customer Service: Greet shoppers, answer questions, and help customers locate specific titles or sections.
  • Cashier Duties: Handle cash management tasks, such as counting registers, balancing tills.
  • Merchandising: Shelves, organize, and restock books by genre or author to keep the sales floor tidy.
  • Backroom Support when needed: Sort incoming book donations, evaluate book conditions, and price items fairly.
  • Monitor store cleanliness, safety standards, and visual merchandising.
  • Communication: Friendly interpersonal skills to assist customers and work with team members.
  • Help train new team members on store policies and register, pricing books and donations.
  • Strong attention to detail for categorizing genres and tracking inventory accurately.
  • Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned and trained.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, with a passion for books a major plus.


Additional Responsibilities:

  • CARF: Ensures documentation and compliance with CARF Standards.
  • Safety: Maintains applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
  • Outcome Driven: Uses strategic objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
  • Stakeholder Focused: Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Accountability: Develop, implement, and track key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
  • Financial Stability: Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Strategic Visioning: Demonstrate commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represents the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful and business-like attitude.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:


Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds, walking or standing to a significant degree, exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.


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