Ultimate Library, the British company behind the unconventional job ad, is hiring a “barefoot bookseller” to run a bookshop located at the Soneva Fushi resort in Baa Atoll for a year. Interested parties have until August 8 to apply for the position, which involves hosting literary workshops, managing social media accounts and managing sales at the bookstore. The job posting describes that the ideal candidate has a passion for books and excellent written and spoken English skills. Booksellers are responsible for conducting writing classes, literary events with guest authors and providing personal reading advice, according to the job posting. A previous barefoot bookseller from 2019 called the position a “dream job”. “Being the barefoot bookseller was an absolute dream. I met amazing people, worked with incredible books and lived on an amazing luxury island. Quite the dream job!” Aimée Johnson said in the post.
