Kinderhook Books is looking for a weekend EVENTS team!

We are gearing up for a big events season in our wine garden—author talks, writing classes, book clubs, community dinners, gallery collaborations, among many other surprises—and we are looking for the right team to help us produce these gatherings without a hitch until October 31.

The right candidates are smart, well-read, hard-working, and personable—and they must be able to think on their feet to ensure every event is as perfect as possible. It’s a small business, and we’re a small team: We all get our hands a bit dirty setting up and breaking down an event. No prima donnas, please.

Building a community is important to us, which means we are looking for people who can ensure Kinderhook Books is a warm, friendly and inclusive place to gather, mingle, browse and buy.

Here’s an idea of what a typical shift might include:

Setting up and breaking down the seating, bar, and sound system
Restocking the bar and kitchen
Serving food and wine to customers
Working the register inside the shop and helping customers with book selections
Setting up special features for an event—e.g., tents, lights, heaters, etc.
Cleaning bathroom, kitchen, and floors post-event
Tackling about a million more tasks (see above re: no prima donnas).

All applicants must have equal and abiding respect for people of all races, belief systems, genders, lifestyles, sexual orientations, and socio-economic classes. This is absolutely non-negotiable.

While it is a definite plus if you have book industry, and/or restaurant experience, it isn’t a deal breaker if you don’t. Please note that this is only a weekend position when we have events, so please only apply if you are available to work afternoons and evenings on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 1.

How To Apply

Send the following to: read@kinderhookbooks.com

1. Resume (including references)

2. Cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at Kinderhook Books and why you like our bookstore specifically.

3. Answers to the following questions (note: these questions must be answered to be considered for the job, so please don’t overlook them):

(a) If you had one day to live, what book would you re-read?

(b) What work of fiction have you enjoyed over the past two years?

(d) What is your favorite wine?

(e) What makes you uniquely qualified for this role?

(g) Who is your favorite bulldog? (There’s only one answer, folks, so if you don’t follow us on Instagram, we’ll know.)