Retail Book Specialist

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

EmergencyMD is looking for a Retail Book Specialist in Naples, Florida. This role is vital in organizing and maintaining high-quality selections in the Books, Media, and Art areas within our retail locations. Candidates should possess a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.

The Retail Book Specialist will sort, maintain, and present items while ensuring a visually appealing environment for customers. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience, preferably involving books and/or art.
• In-depth knowledge of book, media, and art categories.
• Familiarity with best-selling authors and notable artists.
• Proficiency using computers to generate description cards and conduct research.

Responsibilities

• Sort books, media, and art according to established criteria.
• Maintain organized and fully stocked Book and Art departments.
• Photograph artwork and generate accurate description cards.
• Assist with merchandising to enhance presentation.
• Support donation intake and retail duties.
• Provide friendly customer service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Knowledge of books

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Retail Book Specialist

Location: SPECIFIC LOCATION (CITY, FL)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Goodwill Southwest Florida is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Retail Book Specialist to support the Books, Media, and Art areas within retail stores and warehouse operations. This role is essential in sorting, organizing, and maintaining high-quality book, media, and art selections while ensuring these departments remain full, clean, and visually appealing. The ideal candidate brings subject-matter interest, strong organizational skills, and a customer-focused mindset while supporting Goodwill's mission of creating opportunities and strengthening the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort books, media, and art according to established criteria and department guidelines.
• Maintain organized, clean, and fully stocked Book and/or Art departments.
• Photograph artwork and generate accurate description cards for display and sale.
• Assist with merchandising to enhance presentation and customer engagement.
• Support donation intake, cleaning, and related retail duties as assigned.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service to internal teams and customers.
• Work independently while following directions from supervisors.
• Perform additional duties as instructed to support daily retail operations.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience, preferably involving books and/or art.
• In-depth knowledge of book, media, and art categories.
• Familiarity with best-selling authors and notable artists.
• Proficiency using computers to generate description cards and conduct research.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physical capability to turn, lean, kneel, bend, and perform routine movement tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules based on business needs.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement