Careers

At Bookery Manchester

We’re looking for outgoing associates who can pick up on a customer’s needs and make experienced suggestions on book and gift trends.

As a community bookstore and hub for local events, our biggest priority is providing a charming and thoughtful customer experience to make everyone feel heard and included.

*We are not actively hiring, but if you’d like to complete an application, we can keep your resume on file.

Perks of Working At Bookery

  • 1. Generous bookstore discount

  • 2. Free drip coffee and cafe discount

  • 3. Advance copies of upcoming books

  • 4. Access to authors and publishers

  • 5. Tickets to special events

  • 6. Work in the heart of the city, next to Cat Alley!

  • 7. Express your creativity with displays

  • 8. Casual, cool work vibes

  • 9. Work with a fun staff of book nerds!

  • 10. Professional development opportunities

  • 11. Constantly learning about the best and newest books

  • 12. Interact with the community & book lovers everyday

Why Our Team Members Love Working At The Bookery

“The best part about working at Bookery Manchester is getting to talk about your favorite books, all day, every day! The feeling of making a recommendation and the customer saying that it sounds perfect is just the best. It's also a great opportunity to embrace your creativity; we design all the displays ourselves and have a blast doing so. Some of them have even ended up in newsletters for booksellers and book lovers! And of course, there's also the near-endless number of advance copies of upcoming books that we get to read for free.”

— Emily

"If you've ever shopped at Bookery Manchester, you know that the energy is chill yet enthusiastic, small yet accommodating, and friendly yet knowledgeable. Working here only amplifies those qualities in my experience. Coming in every day I get the opportunity to be passionate about what I love best, and sharing those passions with customers is the cherry on top."

— Garrett

  • Bookseller (Seasonal & Year Round)

    Provide customers with suggestions on book and gift trends. Help with merchandising, social, events and displays depending on your interest.

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  • Bookstore Assistant Manager

    Give support to the manager and ensure the team provide unparalleled customer service.

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  • Community Partnership Bookseller

    Reach out to the local community to foster growth and expand reach.

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  • Marketing Coordinator/Bookseller

    Captivate book nerds near and far with fun and engaging content.

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