Thank you for your interest in rolling [book carts] with us…
ABOUT US
The Lit. Bar opened its doors on April 27, 2019, and has since become the premier literary destination of The Bronx. As an independent bookstore, we foster a love of reading and serve as a hub for literary and community gatherings. Our wine bar bridges the delightful worlds of social sipping and solitary reading, creating a unique space where conversations flow as easily as the wine.
We offer a thoughtfully curated selection of general interest books, unique gift items, and programming that celebrates local interests and diversity for all ages. In addition to our retail offerings, we host events featuring debut to celebrity authors, making The Lit. Bar a vibrant place for book lovers to connect with their favorite writers. Our back-of-house services include a robust B2B program and dynamic community, brand, and media partnerships.
JOIN OUR BXSELLER TEAM
BXsellers (noun) [book·sell·ers| \ ˈbu̇k-ˌse-lərs]: The cool nerds who sling books and pop bottles at The Lit. Bar in the BX.
what we all do
Strive to make “The Lit. Bar” synonymous with “customer service” and are cross-trained on basic bookselling and bar operations
Have a passion for books, people, community, and the local culture. No “yerrr” shall go unanswered
Felt The Lit. Bar’s Mission Barz
Operate with the highest degree of tact and confidentiality around customer data and dealings with media, brands, and vendors
Stay updated on industry trends—keeping a pulse on what the streets are reading and market opportunities
Answer telephone inquiries, shelve, straighten up, disinfect, and dust surfaces in perpetuity
Review books and contribute to original media content
Work on some holidays (we never work on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day)
Open positions
Click on the position titles below for their respective descriptions.
how to SHOOT YOUR SHOT
Submit your résumé to _____@thelitbar.com with the email subject line: “Position Title_Your Name”.
Your cover letter should answer why you’re the best fit for the role you’re applying, why The Lit. Bar is the best fit for you, and any relevant skills/experience that may not be reflected in your résumé.
Please note your availability to start
Following Up on Your Application Status
Our open positions remain posted on our BXseller Careers page until we find the best candidate for the role. Please refrain from calling or emailing for updates; unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to all applicants due to the volume of applications we receive. Rest assured that if you are selected for an interview, we will contact you with updates. If we determine that we're not a good fit, please understand that we won't be able to provide further responses. Thank you for understanding.
Our Commitment to Candidates
We value transparency and respect throughout the hiring process. When we screen or invite candidates for an interview, we want to assure you that we will not 'ghost' you. We understand the importance of timely communication and will keep you informed about the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, we will reach out to schedule and provide updates as necessary. If, after the interview, we determine that we are not moving forward with your application, we will personally notify you. We believe in treating all candidates with fairness and integrity, and we are committed to maintaining open lines of communication throughout the hiring process.
HOW TO SHARE OUR OPPORTUNITIES
If you know the perfect candidate for one of our job listings, kindly direct them to our BXseller Careers page to ensure they don't miss out on important and up-to-date information and instructions.
Posting to a job board or social media? We value our local network/talent and invite you to share our opportunities with bookish, industry-adjacent, student/alumni, and community groups. Kindly refrain from posting to generic career sites.
Shareable URL: http://www.thelitbar.com/bxsellers