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Our hiring process

Our hiring process involves three simple steps, outlined below.

Please ensure you have your CV ready, as you will be required to upload it when completing the application form. You will also be asked to upload your English Proficiency Test results, so please have them ready.

3 simple steps

  • 1. English Proficiency Test

    All applicants must complete a short English proficiency test. Most roles at Booksie involve teaching reading, so strong grammar, syntax and written expression are essential.

    Take the test in one sitting. Once completed, download your results, as you will need to upload them with your application.

  • 2. Submit your application

    Scroll down to the role you are interested in and click the Apply button beneath it. Complete the application form and upload your CV along with your English Proficiency Test results. Please ensure both documents are ready before you begin.

  • 3. Phone interview

    Successful applicants will be invited to a brief phone call so we can get to know you better and answer any questions you may have. If all goes well, we will share an offer and next steps.
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Current openings

Reading Facilitator: Youth Foundational Literacy Programme

Reading Facilitators are needed for a short-term community project focused on teaching out-of-school adolescents and young adults (aged 10+), how to read and write.

  • Application deadline: 28 February, 2026
  • Duration: 14 weeks
  • Dates: 9 March to 12 June 2026 (training included)
  • Time: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • Programme location: Ghana Library Authority, Head Office, Makola
  • Training location: Booksie Literacy Centre, North Ridge

This is a paid opportunity.

SHS leavers and university graduates are encouraged to apply.

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In this role you will:

  • Teach reading using Jolly Phonics or guided reading (with Jolly Phonics where needed)
  • Teach comprehension, spelling and creative writing skills
  • Report on progress, including weekly and end-of-term reports for each reader in your group
  • Most importantly, have fun while making a difference!
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Reading Facilitator: North Ridge & McCarthy Hill

Reading facilitators are essential to the success of our literacy programme.

In this role you will:

  • Teach reading using Jolly Phonics or guided reading (with Jolly Phonics where needed)
  • Teach comprehension, spelling and creative writing skills
  • Report on progress, including weekly and end-of-term reports for each reader in your group
  • Most importantly, have fun while making a difference!

2026 Saturday Book Club dates

  • Term 1: 24 January - 28 March
  • Term 2: 25 April - 27 June
  • Term 3: 26 September - 28 November

You need to be available every Saturday in the term. You can't pick and choose your available dates.

Time

9am to 3pm

Locations

  • Booksie, North Ridge (same street as Alisa Hotel and next to +233 Jazz Bar & Grill)
  • The McCarthy Hill School, McCarthy Hill
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General Intern

Interns play a vital role in keeping our literacy centre and bookshop running smoothly! Your tasks may vary, giving you hands-on experience in different areas.

You might:

  • Provide operational support, assisting with daily tasks and centre activities
  • Support learning programmes, helping children with reading and literacy activities
  • Assist in bookshop retail, at pop up fairs and events
  • Help with order fulfilment, packaging and organising book deliveries
  • Jump into anything and everything - no two days are the same!

If you're flexible, eager to learn, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on board!

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Marketing Intern

Marketing Interns play a vital role in telling our story and bringing in new business. Your tasks may vary and will give you hands-on experience across different areas of marketing and communications. 

Skills needed: copywriting, graphic design, video production, social media management 

Tech know how and tools: Google suite, how different social media platforms work, basic email marketing tools, brand management and adherence,

Your activities will include but will not be limited to:

  • Writing copy for different digital platforms and marketing material
  • Designing brand compliant eye-catching graphics and visuals
  • Creating and editing engaging videos
  • Creating a social media calendar and execute on the activities in the calender
  • Manage our social media platforms and connect with our community
  • Draft email campaigns and newsletters
  • Jump into creative projects that come up - no two days are the same!

If you’re imaginative, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to have you on board!

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