Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association Seeking Operations and Events Coordinator

Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association Seeking Operations and Events Coordinator

Position: Operations and Events Coordinator
Schedule: Part Time, 20 Hours Per Week, Remote
To Start: Immediately
Salary: $20 per hour
Timeline: Applications will be accepted through Monday, August 24

About Us
The Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association is a non-profit independent bookstore advocacy organization based in the Great Lakes and Midwest. Covering Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We provide education, events, social networking opportunities and marketing programs annually. More information about us can be found here gliba.org.

About the Role
We are seeking an Operations and Events Coordinator to handle day to day tasks of the organization, attend weekly and monthly meetings as well as planning and execution of annual events. Travel to attend Spring Forum, Heartland Fall Forum, annual Board Meeting and other industry events as needed.

Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to: assisting the Executive Director, managing day-to-day tasks of the organization, email scheduling, newsletters, invoicing, membership management, bookstore and publisher outreach, author events, trade show and large-scale event planning and execution, bookstore tours, catering management, author events, trade show floor management, general event coordination.

Desired Experience
Not required but seeking individuals with experience in the following:
• Independent bookstore and or publishing experience
• Working on a trade show or large-scale events Including, event programming, author events, education, floor plans and publisher relations
• Marketing experience
• Familiarity with the following programs and platforms: Constant Contact, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, AirTable, Quickbooks, Instagram, Facebook

Qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and self-motivation
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work on multiple projects at the same time under deadline pressure
• Ability to communicate professionally and build positive relationships while representing the organization.
• A flexible team player able to take on shifting responsibilities as needs arise
• Desire to support and engage with bookstores, publishers and industry partners
• Must Live in the GLIBA region (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio or Wisconsin)

Please email cover letter, resume and three references to Larry Law, Executive Director, at [email protected]. We may not interview all applicants.