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  • All regular ABA member bookstores in good standing may have up to four free, two-week Classified Ad insertions per calendar year. Additional ads may be purchased at a 25 percent discount off the regular rate.
  • Publisher members are entitled to paid classified (non-commissionable) ads at a rate of $100 per ad. (Note: All classified ads require prepayment.)
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Job Openings

Bookends & Beginnings Assistant Book Buyer or Receiver

Bookends & Beginnings in Chicago’s North Shore university town of Evanston seeks full-time booksellers with book buying or receiving experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working as a general bookseller but will also have the depth of knowledge and expertise of working with bookstore inventory and a bookstore pos system. We also look for a friendly customer-service demeanor and a positive, entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset. This staffer will perform specialized tasks (found below) while performing daily bookseller duties.

About the store: Opened in June 2014, Bookends & Beginnings has established itself as a major presence in Chicago’s independent bookstore community. Our flagship store at 1620 Orrington Ave, carries new books stationery, and gifts. We recently opened a used-only store called Middles down the street. We regularly hold both in-person and virtual author events and frequently partner with organizations in Evanston and the greater Chicago area.

Bookends & Beginnings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create a kind, safe, and welcoming space where everyone is treated equally, fairly, and thoughtfully, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, or ability. We value the diversity of identities and experiences our staffers bring to our store because they enrich the selection of books we carry and the conversations that we conduct. We expect that everyone - booksellers and customers alike - uphold these standards online and in our shared physical space.

Assistant Book Buyer or Receiver

The Assistant Book Buyer has primary responsibility for ordering and maintaining the store’s backlist book inventory. The position requires an evolving mastery of detailed information about the terms and delivery times for a broad array of suppliers including wholesalers, corporate publishers, and small and independent publishing houses. The Assistant Book Buyer will also work on the sales floor in order to provide customer service as needed and to maintain familiarity with the store and its customers, and which titles are selling. This is not an entry-level bookstore position. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with ordering books and with one of the major bookstore POS systems, preferably Anthology.

Daily Activities for the Assistant Book Buyer:

  • Creating a daily distributor order based on customer special orders and other inventory needs
  • Creating, reviewing, and placing publisher purchase orders in order to maintain desired inventory levels of backlist and current best selling stock
  • Maintaining database of sales rep contacts and staying current on special terms when they are offered
  • Training and working as a bookseller for regular shifts to maintain familiarity with the store and our customers

Daily Activities for the Receiver:

  • Receiving books from publisher, making sure books are in good condition
  • Claiming damages from publishers in a timely manner
  • Shipping returns back to publisher on a regular basis
  • Training and working as a bookseller for regular shifts to maintain familiarity with the store and our customers

General Requirements:

  • Prior experience ordering backlist at a bookstore
  • Prior experience receiving in a bookstore setting
  • Love of books and love of talking about books
  • Positive attitude: Friendly, approachable, professional, collaborative, oriented toward problem-solving and brainstorming.
  • Ability to master the POS system and other programs we depend on to keep the store functioning.· Ability to lift 40 lbs. boxes.
  • Willingness to commit to a regular permanent work schedule (i.e. we cannot accommodate seasonally changing student schedules and vacations)
  • Availability to work at least one weekend day.
  • Availability to work some later hours, for events and on a regular basis during the part of the year when the store stays open later.
  • A high level of organization,
  • A high level of interpersonal skill and the ability to collaborate well with others.
  • A creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial approach to problem solving

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Work Location: In person

You may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

 

ABA Chief Financial Officer

 

The American Booksellers Association (“ABA”) is excited to hire a Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) to join our team and oversee the association’s financial activities. The CFO will join a team of passionate, collaborative committed individuals who work to support independent bookstores around the country and their work in their communities. This position reports directly to ABA’s Chief Executive Officer.

The essential functions of this job include the following:

  • Overseeing ABA’s financial actions and controls
  • Budgeting
  • Financial planning
  • Preparing financial statements and reports to the Board
  • Reviewing Journal entries, bank reconciliation, and financial statements every month.
  • Managing cash flow
  • Overseeing payroll and HR
  • Overseeing insurance (health, cybersecurity, workers comp, liability, etc.)
  • Overseeing accounts payable
  • Overseeing accounts receivable
  • Managing the association’s Accounting Manager and Director of Technology
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Setting priorities
  • Working independently
  • Creating and presenting financial training resources for members
  • Working with the Director of Membership on affiliate contracts.

Required experience and education include:

  • Accounting degree
  • Demonstrated expertise with cash management
  • Demonstrated commitment to DEI
  • Supervisory experience
  • Risk assessment skills and management experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong collaboration skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Strong accounting skills and knowledge
  • Knowledge of stock market investing
  • Knowledge of insurance
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong writing skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Superior attention to detail.
  • Strong computer skills with a special emphasis on Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google suite
  • Strong ability to work independently with minimal team interaction or supervision

Preferred experience and education includes:

  • MBA or CPA
  • Retail accounting experience
  • Nonprofit experience — 501(c)3 and/or 501(c)6
  • Public speaking experience and/or skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

  • Close mental and visual attention required to perform work dealing primarily with preparing and analyzing data and figures, using a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Must be able to do repetitive motion of hands or wrists, finger, grasp, handle, or feel; push and pull with arms; reach with arms and/or hands; crouch, bend, or kneel. Occasionally may need to climb.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

Location

Remote. This position will require occasional domestic travel and some nights and weekends for conferences, regional events, and meetings approximately 25 days/nights a year. This position may also require occasional work on nights and weekends as business needs dictate.

Compensation

$150,000 a year, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance; paid sick days, holidays, vacation, and personal days; and a 401k.

Tentative Timeline

The goal is to hire a candidate to start no later than June 2025.

Equal Opportunity:

ABA believes diversity and diverse perspectives make our organization stronger and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; ethnicity; color; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; physical, mental, or sensory disability; national, social, or ethnic origin; neurodiversity; pregnancy; family or parental status; and/or genetic information (including family medical history).

To apply: Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “CFO position”.

 

About ABA

American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.

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