Classifieds

Bookseller
Organization: Camino Books
Date Posted: 4/4/2025
City: Del Mar
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Bookseller

Overview

We have just moved our store to a wonderful new location in Del Mar, CA!  We are looking for a full-time bookseller with bookselling experience.  We are a full service bookstore and  so we need a bookseller who likes other human beings of all kinds; works well with others; and likes to help people. Curiosity about people as well as books, ideas, and experiences are a must.  We are looking for someone who wants to work with books for the long haul.

How to Apply / Contact

Please drop off your resume or email to john@caminobks.com.

Organization: Book Society
Date Posted: 2/5/2025
Posted By: Laura Guzman
City: Berkeley
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Bookseller
Salary: $18.67 hourly
Type of Position: Part-Time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Experience Requirement: < 1 year

Description & Details

Join the Team at Book Society!

Book Society, a new bookstore & wine bar in Berkeley, is looking for a part-time team member to help create an elevated and welcoming experience for our guests. If you love books, wine, and building community, this could be the perfect fit!

 

About the Role:

This is a part-time position, ideally working weekday evenings to close. You'll play a key role in ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while helping to keep our space running smoothly.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers, ensuring a warm and inviting atmosphere
  • Guide guests through our curated book and wine pairings
  • Prepare and serve our delectable snacks
  • Keep the space stocked, organized, and tidy
  • Support with events and special projects as needed

 

Who You Are:

  • Polished, professional, and friendly—exceptional customer service is our top priority
  • Passionate about books, wine, and hospitality
  • Detail-oriented and proactive in keeping the space running smoothly
  • Experience in bookselling, wine bars and/or cafés is a plus!

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

How to Apply / Contact

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to hello@booksociety.social.

Organization: The Reading Bug
Date Posted: 1/13/2025
City: San Carlos
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Bookseller
Salary: $20.00 hourly
Type of Position: Full-Time

Description & Details
The Reading Bug is seeking a rockstar full time bookseller (30-40 hours per week) to work on our sales floor as well as behind the scenes as a personal shopper for our nationwide subscription box service. The ideal candidate will be energetic and bubbly and have some retail experience. Must love children's books and sharing that love with children and adults. Must be willing to read outside of work hours. You'll learn every aspect of the bookselling business including sales, event planning/execution, receiving, shipping and merchandising as part of our small and mighty team. Hours may be somewhat flexible but will generally be Wednesday through Sunday from 9am-5pm. (At least one weekend day is a must) Individual health benefits through Kaiser available. Pay begins at $20/hour depending on experience. 

How to Apply / Contact
Please send cover letter and resume to contact@thereadingbug.com.

Publishing
Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

  • Copyeditors and proofreaders, primarily for chapter books and middle-grade novels. Ability to copyedit/proofread Spanish and/or any languages in addition to English is a plus!  
  • Fact-checkers, for both text and illustrations.    

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your resume and area of interest (copyediting/proofreading, fact-checking, or both) to: jobs@chroniclebooks.com.  

Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

We offer fellowship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Fellows will have a variety of responsibilities which may include evaluating manuscripts, aiding in submissions, sorting and sending out decline notices as needed, drafting copy and acquisition materials, preparing sales materials, performing competitive research, helping with mailings, attending meetings, participating in brainstorming, and handling other administrative tasks.

Full Listing

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to  jobs@chroniclebooks.com.

Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

We offer fellowship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Fellows will have a variety of responsibilities which may include evaluating manuscripts, aiding in submissions, sorting and sending out decline notices as needed, drafting copy and acquisition materials, preparing sales materials, performing competitive research, helping with mailings, attending meetings, participating in brainstorming, and handling other administrative tasks. 

Full Listing

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to  jobs@chroniclebooks.com.

Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

We offer fellowship opportunities with our Editorial teams in each of our publishing categories. Fellows will have a variety of responsibilities which may include evaluating manuscripts, aiding in submissions, sorting and sending out decline notices as needed, drafting copy and acquisition materials, preparing sales materials, performing competitive research, helping with mailings, attending meetings, participating in brainstorming, and handling other administrative tasks.  

Full Listing

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to  jobs@chroniclebooks.com.

Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

Chronicle Books seeks an experienced, growth orientated National Account Manager to join our Sales team. This role is responsible for selling Chronicle and distribution client books, gifts, toys, and games to Amazon.com. The ideal candidate brings a collaborative, analytical, and creative approach to account management.

Full Listing

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to  jobs@chroniclebooks.com.

Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

Chronicle Books is looking for a creative Social Media Assistant to help strategize, manage, and assist with our influencer partnership program and daily social media upkeep. This individual will help execute effective marketing plans through content creation, community engagement, and performance tracking. 

Full Listing

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to  jobs@chroniclebooks.com.

Organization: Chronicle Books
Date Posted: 4/30/2025
City: San Francisco
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: Publishing

Overview

Chronicle Books is seeking a detail-oriented, solutions-driven Contracts Manager to support our editorial teams. This role reports to the Director of Contracts and is responsible for drafting and negotiating publishing agreements, reviewing third-party contracts, and ensuring compliance with company standards and legal requirements. The Contracts Manager will also manage contract templates, rights reversion letters, copyright registrations, and entry of contract terms into our royalty system. This is an exciting opportunity for a publishing professional with a strong background in contracts, intellectual property, and rights management.

Full Listing

How to Apply / Contact

Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to  jobs@chroniclebooks.com.

For Sale
Organization: The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore
Date Posted: 3/17/2025
City: Woodland
Location: California
Country: United States
Primary Category: For Sale

Overview

The Pleasant Pheasant Bookstore is the only independent bookstore in Woodland that offers a variety of new books, board games, stationery, and gifts. Owned by a local husband and wife, the bookshop’s inventory has been tailored to accommodate the local readership with a twist that reflects the owners’ love of nature, science fiction, fantasy and children’s books.

Key Features

  • Established Reputation: 3 years of operation with a loyal customer base.
  • Prime Location: Morgan’s Mill Complex on Court Street across from one of the most popular
    coffee/wine &amp; beer bars in town, Morgan’s Mill. Great parking and walkable from the
    downtown main street.
  • Diverse Inventory: Extensive collection of books, board games (for all ages), stationery, art
    prints, and gifts. 
  • Training Included: Owner will adequately train you with business operations to adequately
    assure a smooth transition.  

The Pleasant Pheasant offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with the local community members and to be a part of the small businesses that make Woodland unique. The business is well-positioned for continued success, with the potential to expand its online presence (social media and online sales) and increase the number of reader/author events. We are actively seeking a buyer who is passionate about The Pleasant Pheasant’s mission to enrich the local culture by ensuring independent bookstores remain relevant and central to the success of small communities.

How to Apply / Contact

Elliot Reinhart (co-owner) at elliot@pleasantpheasantbooks.com.

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