Event Coordinator / Bookseller at The Wolfe & The Kron Bookstore

Apply for Event Coordinator / Bookseller at The Wolfe & The Kron Bookstore in Asbury Park, NJ, US. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Are you book obsessed, detail oriented, gregarious, organized, and proactive at problem solving? Do you want to meet the authors who are your heroes? We’re looking for an experienced Events Coordinator to join Wolfe & Kron Books and help us grow our Workshops, Book Clubs, Community Activities. This really does mean everything from some naarishkeit like bedazzling horseshoe crabs, to organizing and coordinating a multi‑author event complete with panels and dinners. The sky is the limit and our customers expect us to deliver the unexpected. Your job will be to plan, coordinate, promote, and execute events including Author Signings, Book Clubs, Craft Workshops, Book Releases, Author Panels, Maker Markets, and whatever else we can dream up. Responsibilities Manage local partner business relationships to host book clubs & author events. Track success rate of events based on attendance, ticket sales, book sales, media coverage, and other ROI. Select Holiday / Farmers markets and other Pop‑up opportunities and set inventory stock requirements and order timing. Handle donations, collaborations, etc for local fundraisers by non‑profits and community groups. Write up and post events on the Wolfe & Kron Books website, social media, newsletter, and local events calendars. Identify and track books to promote on their release days. Maintain organized records of contracts, budgets, attendee lists, and feedback to evaluate success and inform future planning. Requirements Ability to lift and carry 50 lb boxes of books, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods of time. Reliable transportation to and from work in Asbury Park, and to off‑site events. Availability during store hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Punctuality and task management, including self‑directed work, are a must. Store is open through many of the major holidays; closed on Christmas Eve/Day and New Years Eve/Day. Benefits Pay: From $20.00 per hour. Employee discount. Paid time off. Professional development assistance. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply. Employment Information Work Location: In person. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Wolfe & The Kron Bookstore