Center for the Book Coordinator

WHO WE ARE:

The South Carolina State Library (SCSL) serves the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment. We develop, support, and sustain a thriving statewide community of learners committed to making South Carolina stronger.

• a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• an excellent work culture
• paid professional memberships
• professional development and learning opportunities for staff
• tuition assistance
• an opportunity to work with professionals that are passionate about delivering exceptional results and advancing the mission and vision of their organization

Then South Carolina State Library is the organization for you!

We have a great career opportunity available for a Center for the Book Coordinator in our Columbia, South Carolina headquarters. The South Carolina Center for the Book Coordinator plans, creates, implements, and evaluates programs and special services for statewide literacy and literary initiatives to increase awareness and celebrate South Carolina’s literary heritage and culture.

The candidate must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact courteously and effectively with internal and external customers. They should have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under limited supervision. They must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.

They must demonstrate excellent public speaking skills.

• Increase cultural awareness and recognition of South Carolina’s literary arts by coordinating with libraries, institutions, and organizations to provide literary programming through the South Carolina Center for the Book.
• Support statewide endeavors committed to increasing literacy through programs, projects, communication, and committee work.
• Cross-functional collaboration to successfully plan and coordinate public programs, and events, including associated logistics, that promote and support the State Library's collections, programs and services, and the Center for the Book.
• Develop and provide literary content that promotes South Carolina’s literary heritage and culture through social media and web platforms.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age (over 40), sex, including pregnancy and childbirth (or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

A bachelor’s degree.

Experience planning and conducting events and programs, tracking associated tasks involved in the execution of projects, grant implementation, establishing community partnerships, and data collection/evaluation skills.

Work takes place in an office environment. Overnight travel is not expected for this position, however may be occasionally necessary. Some local travel is expected. Occasional work on evenings and weekends.