ABOUT LITERATI
Think of your favorite book from childhood. Got it? Great. Now, that warm, joyful feeling you have right now—that’s what we do. Literati is a modern children’s book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids love through school book fairs and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We’re on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life.
If you’re looking for meaningful work that fits into real life, this role was designed with you in mind. As a Seasonal Full-Time Support Associate, you’ll help school communities run joyful book fairs filled with child-like wonder—while working a predictable schedule that allows you to step away at the end of the day to focus on what matters most outside of work.
This is a seasonal, time-bound role designed to support Book Fair coordinators during our busiest seasons. You’ll provide exceptional customer service via phone and email, help facilitate book orders for schools, and coordinate with other team members to ensure each school is fully taken care of. Seasonal Full-Time Support Associates will focus on live queue coverage and standard, documented workflows.This role does not oversee long-term project ownership, escalation management, or cross-functional program leadership, which remain the responsibility of permanent Full-Time employees.
Hours: This is a seasonal position with a fixed end date. This position will be scheduled 25-35 hours per week from approximately August 31st to November 20, 2026. Overtime is not permitted. Schedules may vary week to week to support peak coverage needs. Operating hours for this department are from 9am - 9pm CST. Employment in this role ends at the conclusion of the season. Any future seasonal opportunities are discretionary and not guaranteed.
To be equitable to all Literatians, we have set compensation and a non-negotiation policy—we don't think a person’s pay should be determined by how comfortably they negotiate. As a result, we like to be transparent and up-front about the compensation. The hourly rate for this role is $17.50 per hour. As a seasonal employee, this position is not eligible for standard employee benefits, except those required by applicable federal, state, and local law.
ABOUT YOU
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable providing support via phone and email
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize, multitask and stay organized
Comfortable following documented processes and workflows
Proficient in using resources to provide great customer service
WE’D LOVE TO SEE
Experience answering phones and emails
Strong organizational skills
Flexibility to change tasks throughout the day
ABOUT THE ROLE
Answering customer inquiries via phone and email
Providing personal customer service to the contact running the book fair at the school
Checking in with the contact at the school to help run their fair
Distributing resources to the book fair contact to assist in book fair planning and operation
Providing internal support for Business Development Reps and Account Managers
Using Google Sheets, Slack and Salesforce
Facilitating customer requests to ensure the fairs stay stocked through their duration
Updating the CRM as customer inquiries are solved
Operating and helping instruct customers on how to use the Square register
At Literati, our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a culture that empowers, inspires, and supports them in achieving their full potential. As an employee of Literati, you will:
Be part of a mission-driven company that is making a real difference in children’s lives by igniting a love of learning and a love of life.
Work alongside some of the brightest, most creative, and most empathetic minds in the industry who are passionate about solving interesting challenges every day.
Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages work-life balance and fosters a sense of community and collaboration.
We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people — particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc. — may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular — or spectacularly strange — places, we love a good story.