Program Manager

Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support and promote Hawai‘i’s 51 public libraries. The organization operates a warehouse, retail store, and events to support literacy and education through public libraries.

The Program Manager reports to and works collaboratively with the Executive Director. While all duties are performed under the direction of the Executive Director, the employee for this position must be willing to take initiative and work independently.

Responsible for coordinating FLH retail sales and fundraisers; administering the FLH programs; social media and website management; assistance with FLH events; coordinating warehouse inventory and operations; support and work with volunteers; and other duties as needed. The position is 100% in-person. Core office hours are between 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

• Online Book Sales – Oversee on-line sale of books through Amazon, eBay, and others, including but not limited to monitoring volunteer schedules and training; managing inventory; retail book selection and pricing; sales and orders; fulfillment
• Bookstore(s) – Oversee the various bookstores including but not limited to cash handling and inventory management. Develop and implement processes and procedures for efficient bookstore operations. Manage bookstore staff and volunteers. Assist in exploring future branch bookstores as opportunities arise.
• Online Bookstore – Assist in oversight of online sales including order picking, inventory posting and barcoding, and order pick-up.
• Booksales
  - Coordinate and manage the major booksales of FLH. Develop and update promotional materials, contracts, logistics, and other duties as needed. Recruit and work with volunteers for sale operations. Work with warehouse and office staff to organize the inventory for the sale. Maintain the rare books inventory and catalogue at the sale. Assist with food vendors or other contractors.
• Golf Tournament
  - Assist in coordinating and organizing the Links to Literacy golf tournament event. Coordinate the team and auction solicitations, the event auction donation inventory, manage an online auction as well as an on-site silent auction, and other duties as needed.
• Pop-up Sales & Markets – Develop and implement pop-up sale or market opportunities. Pursue and develop new opportunities

Administering the various programs for the organization including event/conference planning, promotions, volunteer coordination, budgeting, and day-of management. Examples of programs and their tasks are described below.

• Makana Akamai
  - Administer the book donation program including but not limited to ordering, fulfillment, and record keeping.
• Librarian of the Year and Excellence in Service (LOTY/EIS) - Administer the award programs of FLH. Duties include developing and updating materials, working with the program committee on meetings, candidate communication, Annual Meeting planning, and other duties associated with the program.
• Legislative Event
  - Plan and coordinate the event with FLH staff and legislative staff, including but not limited to venue, food, invitations, publicity, and the program.
• ʻOhana Readers/Imagination Library – Administer theʻohana readers program in various communities across the state. Tasks include budgeting, communications, coordination with libraries and librarians and theʻohana readers committee.
• Affiliate Program – Coordinate the Affiliate Program including but not limited to working with all forty–two current affiliate groups and expanding the network to include a representative group at each library branch; coordinating meetings of the affiliates committee; maintaining and educating affiliates of all necessary affiliate requirements, maintaining an informative and easily accessible webpage; manage Affiliate accounts and prepare reports.

• Maintain the FLH social media presence and website
• Assist in preparing for Board of Directors and Trustees meetings, with volunteer events, with committee meetings, newsletters, and other mailings. Keep FLH current on government updates…