Bookseller wanted in Maldives
Booksellers, who have long had the desire to sell books barefoot by the sea, could now have the opportunity:
For 12 months, the Soneva Resorts pop-up bookshop in the Maldives is looking for a new force. But there’s more to the job than selling books.
Since 2018, booksellers can apply annually for a position in a 5-star luxury resort in the Baa Atoll of Soneva Resorts. According to the job advertisement, the pop-up bookshop creates the ultimate freedom for bibliophiles on a deserted island: “Barefoot bookselling in one of the most beautiful places in the world.”
The offer was created to enrich holidaymakers with advice on the perfect reading.
And what does the ideal candidate look like? He or she is “a team player with a passion for books and the ability to interact with guests of all ages. You have excellent written and spoken English, a lively tone of voice to write an entertaining blog that captures the exciting life of a bookseller on a desert island, and the ability to organize workshops and other guest experiences.”
In addition to the usual operation of the bookshop, this also includes organizing events such as courses for creative writing, bibliotherapy or private tuition, as well as looking after the social media channels, the blog and the newsletter.
To do this, the book dealer(s) must have excellent English skills, sound knowledge of literature and experience in the book trade, as well as strong social media skills.
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