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Bookseller

Job Number: 25706
Functional Area: Publishing
Department: MIT Press
School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review
Pay Range Minimum: $21.53
Pay Range Maximum: $25.50

Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Non-Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 2

Posting Description

BOOKSELLER, MIT Press, will perform varied and sometimes complex customer service, sales, merchandising, and clerical duties in a fast-paced and self-motivated book retail environment situated on the MIT campus. The MIT Press Bookstore is the bookselling arm of the MIT Press. Since 1980, it has served the MIT community and beyond as a bookstore featuring professional and academic titles from the MIT Press and other publishers, as well as general interest titles and a full children’s section. The MIT Press Bookstore also maintains a retail website, mitpressbookstore.mit.edu.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent; organizational and communication skills and attention to detail; working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Outlook or another email program; ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment; ability to deal with confidential information and situations using discretion; ability to stand for extended periods of time, regularly and repeatedly lift up to 40lbs, climb ladders, bend, crouch, and kneel; and flexible scheduling and be available to work evenings and weekends. PREFERRED: Familiarity with the Institute and MIT Press publications; active interest in scholarly or nonfiction publishing; familiarity with Anthology or other bookstore inventory system(s) and with Edelweiss software; or a basic understanding of the Press’s scholarly disciplines (e.g., science, technology, linguistics, computer science, design).

This is a full-time, in-person, benefits-eligible 35 hours per week position.

The current MIT Press Bookstore hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 am until 6:00 pm; hours are subject to change as business dictates.

5/14/2026