Bookstore Support

The Crossing; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Crossing is seeking a part-time Bookstore Support team member to welcome guests, learn bookstore resources, and assist volunteers during weekend services and events at our Missouri campus.

This role requires a heart for ministry, ability to maintain confidentiality, basic Bible course training, and reliability to cover 2–3 shifts a month; other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 3+ years volunteer management experience.
• Previous retail and office management experience not required but preferred.
• Attend a service weekly at one of The Crossing campuses.
• Must be baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and welcoming environment for all guests in the bookstore by working alongside a volunteer team that are hospitable, familiar and knowledgeable about bookstore resources.
• Have a working knowledge of resources in the bookstore, including being trained in the basic bible course.
• Have a working knowledge of the systems in the bookstore including square point of sales and bible imprinting.
• Point of contact for new volunteer shadowing on a weekend.
• Willing to take 2-3 shifts (a Saturday or Sunday) a month.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Hospitality

Leadership

Shepherding

Wisdom

Team Player

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree or 3+ years volunteer management experience

Job description

Our church is a non-denominational multi-site church with four St. Louis-area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side-by-side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life-changing ways. Bookstore Support.....is a part-time position (5-10 hours per week) that will be on site point of contact for bookstore when bookstore is open, including weekend services and limited groups, classes and events, holidays (Christmas, Easter & Baptism Celebration weekend).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a safe and welcoming environment for all guests in the bookstore by working alongside a volunteer team that are hospitable, familiar and knowledgeable about bookstore resources.
• Have a working knowledge of resources in the bookstore, including being trained in the basic bible course.
• Have a working knowledge of the systems in the bookstore including square point of sales and bible imprinting.
• Point of contact for new volunteer shadowing on a weekend.
• Willing to take 2-3 shifts (a Saturday or Sunday) a month.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Spiritual Gifts Helpful for This Position

• Hospitality
• Leadership
• Shepherding
• Wisdom

Character Traits Needed for This Position

• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Passionate about the spiritual growth of self and others
• Passionate about The Crossing
• Team Player
• Trustworthy, reliable, teachable, humble, flexible
• Self-motivated
• Ability to keep information confidential

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Emphasis on accuracy, timelines and follow-up
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and clients
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload
• Solid memory for details and new information
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations Computer Skills

Education/Training & Certifications

• Associates degree or 3+ years volunteer management experience
• Previous retail and office management experience not required but preferred

MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as God's final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossings Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles