Bookstore Operations Coordinator

Mariners Church•Irvine, CA

4h•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Bookstore Operations Coordinator reports to the Bookstore Director, and provides operational support to the team through logistics, communication, and follow-up tasks. As a full-time position, the Coordinator’s schedule is generally Monday-Friday, but frequently requires some weekends for a total of 40 hours per week. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Irvine Bookstore Responsibilities: Responsible for knowing the Irvine Bookstore daily operations. Partner and support the Bookstore Director with priorities and directives of the Irvine Bookstore. Communicate effectively to the staff any information impacting and pertaining to the Bookstore. Cross train in receiving merchandise. Coordinate Pop Up shops with Ministry Leaders, Merchandise Manager, and Store Director to ensure a successful outcome. Work extra shifts during large all-church events, holidays and special events. Congregation Support: Partner and support the Bookstore Director with priorities and directives of the Oceanside and Santa Ana operation. Partner with the Merchandise Manager to perform bookstore seasonal merchandise change out in Santa Ana and Oceanside. Oversee resource distribution for 12 congregations including Santa Ana and Oceanside bookstores. Plan, execute and partner with the congregations to fulfill Mariners Church initiatives such as Annual Reads, Rooted and Deep Dive. Oversee the training of the congregations’ staff for book sales. Communicate effectively to the staff any information impacting and pertaining to the bookstore including Oceanside and Santa Ana. Track inventory, sales and POS systems for all ministries and congregations. Fulfill ministry Bookstore orders for the congregations. Maintain Shopify inventory, research discrepancies, make corrections, track inventory, create reports, systems and checklists, process and transfer merchandise to Santa Ana and Oceanside. E-commerce/Online: Maintain and update the online bookstore website and POS systems through Shopify

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in operations.
Strong communicator and team player, able to lead constructively and work effectively in a changing environment.
Excellent, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
Able to lift up to 35 lbs
Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.
Attend Mariners Church.

Responsibilities

Knowing the Irvine Bookstore daily operations.
Partner and support the Bookstore Director with priorities and directives of the Irvine Bookstore.
Communicate effectively to the staff any information impacting and pertaining to the Bookstore.
Cross train in receiving merchandise.
Coordinate Pop Up shops with Ministry Leaders, Merchandise Manager, and Store Director to ensure a successful outcome.
Work extra shifts during large all-church events, holidays and special events.
Partner and support the Bookstore Director with priorities and directives of the Oceanside and Santa Ana operation.
Partner with the Merchandise Manager to perform bookstore seasonal merchandise change out in Santa Ana and Oceanside.
Oversee resource distribution for 12 congregations including Santa Ana and Oceanside bookstores.
Plan, execute and partner with the congregations to fulfill Mariners Church initiatives such as Annual Reads, Rooted and Deep Dive.
Oversee the training of the congregations’ staff for book sales.
Communicate effectively to the staff any information impacting and pertaining to the bookstore including Oceanside and Santa Ana.
Track inventory, sales and POS systems for all ministries and congregations.
Fulfill ministry Bookstore orders for the congregations.
Maintain Shopify inventory, research discrepancies, make corrections, track inventory, create reports, systems and checklists, process and transfer merchandise to Santa Ana and Oceanside.
Maintain and update the online bookstore website and POS systems through Shopify