Part-time Bookstore Assistant

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The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is the oldest and largest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States. It is part of the International FOR, which was founded in 1914 and today includes chapters in more than 40 countries. FOR has locally-based member groups and affiliates in 100 U.S. communities and also works closely with national religious peace fellowships. In addition to vigorously opposing war and militarism, FOR is committed to working proactively and nonviolently for peace and racial/ethnic, social, and economic justice.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent handwriting
• Knowledge of filling orders by phone, fax, and Internet
• Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus
• Experience with mail order or retail a plus

Responsibilities:

This position assists FOR’s Bookstore Manager in filling orders for the holiday season. Orders are received by Internet, fax, catalog, and phone. The Assistant processes orders and packages for mailing. There are calls to be answered, follow-up, and data entry.

Salary: $15 per hour/ 20 hours per week

Time Period: November 5 - December 31, 2007

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Ethan Vesely-Flad
Fellowship of Reconciliation
ATTN: Bookstore Assistant Application
Box 271, Nyack, NY 10960
fax: 845-358-4924, editor@forusa.org

Affirmative Action: The FOR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks inclusion of women, people of color, religious minorities, and LGBTQ people throughout its staff and communities.

FOR requires that all candidates fill out an Affirmative Action Supplement form. One will be mailed to you upon receipt of your application.

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