Center for the Book Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Center for the Book Coordinator in Columbia to develop, implement, and evaluate statewide literacy and literary programs. You will work with libraries and cultural organizations to promote South Carolina’s literary heritage and culture.

The role requires excellent customer service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision. Some local travel and occasional evening/weekend work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• A bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience planning events, tracking tasks, and building partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate literary programs with libraries and organizations.
• Support statewide literacy initiatives through programs, projects, and communications.
• Plan and coordinate public programs and events, including logistics.
• Develop literary content for social media and the SC Center for the Book.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public speaking

Event planning

Project coordination

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

If You Are Looking For An Organization That Offers

• 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!

Job Opening

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.

Major Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Additional Comments

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.