Bookstore Director
Bookstore Director
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Job Description
The Bookstore Director leads the vision direction and operations of the Mariners Bookstores located at the Irvine Santa Ana and Oceanside congregations as well as the online store. This role oversees all aspects of the bookstore ministry including team leadership merchandising budgeting and collaboration with church ministries. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a passion for service retail excellence and creating environments that reflect the heart and mission of Mariners Church.
This position reports to the Central Services Director on the Operations team. A full time position the schedule is generally SundayThursday for a total of 40 hours with some flexibility required for weekend events on Saturday. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Leadership & Vision
- Provide overall leadership and vision for the bookstore ministry across all locations and platforms.
- Cultivate a culture of hospitality excellence and Christcentered service among team members and volunteers.
- Partner with pastors ministries and church leadership to align bookstore offerings with church events sermon series and seasonal opportunities.
Team Oversight
- Lead and develop a multisite team including Senior Buyer Visual Merchandisers Operations Coordinator Office Coordinator Receivers Shift Leads and Sales Associates.
- Hire train coach and support bookstore staff and volunteers.
- Oversee scheduling for staff and volunteers including weekend and special event coverage.
- Direct the workflow of Receivers to ensure timely pricing storage and stock management.
Merchandising & Inventory
- Collaborate with the Senior Buyer on weekly inventory planning and product mix including books Bibles and curated merchandise.
- Work closely with Visual Merchandisers on product displays promotions floor layouts and popup shops at all campuses.
- Develop and manage Mariners Marketplace products and Marinersbranded ministry items.
Operations & Administration
- Manage bookstore budgets profit margins and financial targets.
- Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator on systems and workflows across all stores including online and inperson experiences.
- Oversee administrative functions led by the Office Manager: invoicing payroll inventory controls supply orders and onboarding.
- Ensure accurate and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Business Retail Management or related fieldor equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of retail leadership experience including team management and merchandising.
- Minimum 1 year of ecommerce experience.
- Strong leadership coaching and team development skills.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Innovative thinker with a problemsolving mindset and a heart for ministry.
- Selfstarter with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- Committed to the mission and values of Mariners Church.
Additional Information :
All Mariners Church Staff:
- Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
- Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
- Agree to and adhere to the churchs statement of faith and leadership commitment.
- Attend Mariners Church.
We believe the total combination of your pay benefits and opportunities aligned with your calling will ensure that you and your family are provided for. The following items are just a sample of the things we offer for fulltime employment:
- Health insurance (medical dental and vision)
- 403b Retirement Saving Plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid time off to serve
- Discounts at the Mariners Cafe and Bookstore
- Tuition discount for Mariners Church Preschool
- Opportunity to attend ministry events and conferences
- Working alongside a community of supportive likeminded believers
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
