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Publication start date: 2026-09-29 / Last updated: 2026-09-29
Kinokuniya Bookstore | Staff Wanted at LA Area Stores
Kinokuniya Bookstore is currently hiring part-time staff at its LA locations! We are recruiting at our Little Tokyo, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Santa Anita, and Torrance locations
Recruitment overview
| Recruiting company name | Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Co Ltd. / Kinokuniya Bookstore |
|---|---|
| Industry | Distribution and Retail |
| Job Openings | Sales, Customer Service |
| Employment type | Part-time |
| Number of people recruiting | a few people |
| Language used | Japanese/English |
| job description | Kinokuniya Bookstore is currently recruiting part-time staff for its various stores and locations in the LA area. [Los Angeles Store (Little Tokyo)] Job Title: Part-Time Floor Sales Clerk Working Hours: 3-4 days a week (including 1 weekend day), 7 hours a day Salary: $19.00/hour Qualifications: Business level English required / Business level Japanese preferred / Retail experience required [Los Angeles The Bloc] Job Title: Temporary Part-Time Sales Clerk Working Hours: 3-4 days a week (including 1 weekend day), 7 hours a day Salary: $19.00/hour Period: September 4, 2026 - January 4, 2027 Location: 700 W 7th St, #G230, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Qualifications: Business level English required / Business level Japanese preferred / Retail experience required [Santa Monica Store] Job Title: Part-Time Sales Clerk Working Hours: 3-4 days a week (including 1 weekend day), 7 hours a day Salary: $19.00/hour Qualifications: Business level English required / Business level Japanese preferred / Retail experience required [Santa Anita Store: Job Title: Part-Time Sales Clerk Working Hours: 3-4 days a week (including one weekend day), 7 hours a day Salary: $19.00/hour Requirements: Business level Japanese & English preferred / Retail experience preferred LA Logistics Center / Torrance: Job Title: Part-Time Distribution & Fulfillment Working Hours: 4 weekdays, 7 hours a day (9:00am-5:00pm) Salary: $19.00/hour Location: 615 Hawaii Ave, Torrance, CA 90503 Job Description: Order Processing, Packaging, Inventory Control, etc. Requirements: Business level Japanese & English required / Basic PC skills / Ability to pay attention to detail / Ability to carry heavy boxes |
| Working hours | Store: 3-4 days a week (including one weekend day), 7 hours a day / Logistics Center: 4 weekdays a week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (7 hours a day) |
| Salary and benefits | $19.00/hour |
| Eligibility | Requirements vary by store. Business level English required, Japanese language skills preferred/required, retail experience required/preferred. Please check the job description for details. |
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How to apply
Please send your resume to careers_us@apps.kinokuniya.com.
In the subject line of your email, please write "Apply for [Store Name]" followed by the name of your desired store.
Copy and paste the following information into your email to apply smoothly
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[Job Details] Kinokuniya Bookstores | Staff wanted at various LA area locations
[Company] Kinokuniya Book Stores of America Co Ltd. / Kinokuniya Bookstores
[Job Title] Sales, Customer Service
[Employment Type] Part-time
[Work Location]
Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Co Ltd. / Kinokuniya Bookstore
Little Tokyo Store: 101 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90012