Bookstore Operations Coordinator

The Bookstore Operations Coordinator reports to the Bookstore Director, and provides operational support to the team through logistics, communication, and follow-up tasks. As a full-time position, the Coordinator’s schedule is generally Monday-Friday, but frequently requires some weekends for a total of 40 hours per week. Although the position is regularly [MONDAY-FRIDAY], ministry happens in the evenings and during the weekends. All Mariners staff are expected to work during Christmas Eve and Easter services, as well as participate in Rooted once/year. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Irvine Bookstore Responsibilities:

• Responsible for knowing the Irvine Bookstore daily operations. 
• Partner and support the Bookstore Director with priorities and directives of the Irvine Bookstore.
• Communicate effectively to the staff any information impacting and pertaining to the Bookstore.
• Cross train in receiving merchandise.
• Coordinate Pop Up shops with Ministry Leaders, Merchandise Manager, and Store Director to ensure a successful outcome.
• Work extra shifts during large all-church events, holidays and special events.

Congregation Support:

• Partner and support the Bookstore Director with priorities and directives of the Oceanside and Santa Ana operation. 
• Partner with the Merchandise Manager to perform bookstore seasonal merchandise change out in Santa Ana and Oceanside.
• Oversee resource distribution for 12 congregations including Santa Ana and Oceanside bookstores.
• Plan, execute and partner with the congregations to fulfill Mariners Church initiatives such as Annual Reads, Rooted and Deep Dive.
• Oversee the training of the congregations’ staff for book sales.
• Communicate effectively to the staff any information impacting and pertaining to the bookstore including Oceanside and Santa Ana.
• Track inventory, sales and POS systems for all ministries and congregations.
• Fulfill ministry Bookstore orders for the congregations.
• Maintain Shopify inventory, research discrepancies, make corrections, track inventory, create reports, systems and checklists, process and transfer merchandise to Santa Ana and Oceanside.

E-commerce/Online:

• Maintain and update the online bookstore website and POS systems through Shopify