Intern at Bennett's Books

Do you love books?

Do you love small business?

Do you want to help foster community cooperation?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, an internship at Bennett’s Books might be for you. For interns we work to match the specific interests and skills of the intern to available projects. We are also looking for people that are interested and have skills in photography and videography, web development and coding, research, carpentry, marketing, social media, and customer service. We have a variety of projects that need attention but we also encourage interns to develop their own projects.

Potential Projects and Activities

The following list is not comprehensive:

How to Apply

Please send a short letter of interest to bennettsbookstore@gmail.com or call

860-395-8392 and we will contact you to schedule an interview. Please have personal references available. Thank you for your interest!

Promotion and Marketing

Help maintain our Facebook page, Twitter account, Pinterest profile, and Instagram

Perform website maintenance and updates as capable

Help develop and distribute promotional materials (including videos)

Build relationships and form

partnerships with suitable

businesses

Community Service

Research organizations and groups that the bookstore can support

Liaise with appropriate community organizations and groups

Create and help to host appropriate

community-focused events

Day-To-Day

Price, organize, and sell books

Maintain a pleasant and appealing in-store atmosphere

Write regular blog posts for the bookstore

Help take of bookstore pets and outside animals

Desired Skills

We work to match the specific interests and skills of the student to available projects but we are also looking for people that are interested in and have skills in photography and videography, web development and coding, research, carpentry, marketing, social media, and customer service.