Part-Time Events Coordinator at Whitelam Books
Responsibilities will include:
* Booking author events for the bookstore, including:
* Submitting grid requests and proposals
* Going through catalogs for other event possibilities not in the grids and reaching out to authors/publicists
* Answering emails from publicists and authors; deciding which events to say yes to, and (where appropriate) saying no in a nice way
* Conveying and managing expectations for authors (and their publicists)
* Coordinating events, including working with authors and publicists, as well as staff hosts (when other than yourself) on all details of the event:
* Ordering books (work with owner to order)
* Attending and hosting events
* Arranging hosting for events you will not attend
* Reporting internally on the event the next day and maintaining general analytics to pass on to publishers
* Coordinating logistics of out-of-store events, including securing venues
* Promoting and marketing events:
* Press releases
* Media contacts
* Social media (work with Social Media Coordinator)
* Maintaining event listings on the website and the internal master calendar
* Spending one/two shifts per week on the floor as a bookseller
* Collaborating and coordinating with your colleagues on all of the above
You bring:
* Experience in the book world (at a bookstore and/or publisher)
* A broad awareness of current publishing, including comfort and knowledge in different genres
* Excellent communications skills, both writing and speaking
* Outstanding organizational abilities, an orientation to detail (there are lots of moving parts here), and a commitment to following through
* Enthusiasm and hustle
* An outgoing personality, desire to network, and ability to get things done
Bonus Experience:
* Experience in planning events
* Contacts in the publishing world
* Understanding of and familiarity with our community
Other Requirements
* Must genuinely enjoy being around and talking to people! Must communicate well in person, on the phone, and via email.
* Enthusiasm for keeping up with new titles.
* Ability to bend, stoop, and lift boxes up to 40 pounds. Ability to be on your feet for hours at a time.
* Some nights and weekends required; hours and daily schedule will vary.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
Schedule:
* Some weekend and evening availability required
Work Location: Multiple Locations, primarily 610 Main Street, Reading, MA
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Industries: Retail
Whitelam Books is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics and/or veteran status.
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