Careers

We are nearly always looking for entry level booksellers, and we do ask that you are able to be with Solid State Books for at least a year. Must love helping people, and have grace, and like books a little, in that order. Must be able to lift boxes over 35 pounds regularly. This can be a fun job, but can be fairly stressful at times. We all love to read, but this is not a job for someone who thinks they will be able to sit & read all day quietly. People with book or retail experience are preferred.

*We are currently hiring for a FT Bookseller at our H St location. Hours: Sat & Sun 1 - 9 pm, & 3 days during the week (varying).

*We are NOT currently hiring at our 14th St location.

Please do not call; when we are interested, we will reach out!

  • Work the sales floor engaging customers and providing helpful information or recommendations

  • Serving beverages to customers (ie. hot coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, ice tea, cold brew, beer & wine)

  • Shelve books and ensure that the store is well merchandised (this includes balancing sections and filling displays with appropriate titles and gifts).

  • Accurately alphabetize book sections

  • Operate the cash register and store computer to accept payments, place special orders for customers, make change adhering to safe cash handling procedures

  • Provide general store cleaning that includes: vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning the bathrooms, stocking the alcohol & beverage refrigerators, and straightening shelves, displays, and register areas

  • Keep up to date on details of store events, promotions, and programs to better serve guests

  • Participate in annual inventory

  • Keep up to date on current and bestselling books as well as upcoming publications through Shelf Awareness, Publishers Weekly, and Edelweiss+

Please email questions and resumes, if desired, to careers@solidstatebooksdc.com