School Events Coordinator

Description

Summary: This role involves managing author school visits from initial contact through event follow-up, connecting schools with children's book authors and illustrators. Highlights: 1. Connects schools with authors and illustrators for children's books 2. Manages author school visits from start to finish 3. Engages with authors, publishers, librarians, teachers, and principals The Book Stall maintains a strong legacy of connecting area schools with authors and illustrators specializing in children’s books. We take pride in helping craft events that are relevant to the student readers in our community by working with authors and publishers as well as librarians, teachers, and principals. The success of these events relies on our commitment to provide an organized framework that includes scheduling, providing supplemental materials, and processing orders. We are looking for someone who is passionate about children’s literacy, is an ace at handling multiple projects, and is comfortable in a retail environment. Summary: Arrange author school visits from point of origin through event and follow-up. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Complete publisher grids expressing interest in and specifics for successful school visits • Point of contact for authors, agents, publisher representatives, and school librarians • Contact schools seeking audiences for authors • Assist in ordering stock for school events • Process website orders in conjunction with school events • Interface with Book Stall event staff and prepare materials for day-of event activities • Provide feedback to publishers on event success • Maintain database of contacts for school partnerships Qualifications and Skills • Required: o strong written and oral communication skills o strong computer skills: web-based applications, e-mail, willingness to learn industry specific software o ability to lift and move cartons of books (35+ pounds) o attention to detail • Preferred: o Working knowledge of schools and school libraries o Knowledge of authors and trends in children’s literature o Retail background in independent bookstores, or service experience in a library or educational setting Position Details • Three-Fourths Time position • Pay based on experience • Employee discount and opportunities to attend publisher events and advance reading opportunities