Center for the Book Program Coordinator

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Center for the Book Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate statewide literacy programs and literary initiatives that celebrate South Carolina’s heritage.

You will collaborate with libraries and organizations, manage multiple projects, and deliver engaging public programs and events, while ensuring high standards of customer service and communication.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact courteously and effectively with internal and external customers.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with all levels of staff and management.
• Demonstrate excellent public speaking skills.
• A high school diploma and relevant program experience.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Experience planning and conducting events and programs, tracking tasks, grant implementation, partnerships, and data collection/evaluation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

The South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC, is seeking a Center for the Book Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate statewide literacy programs and literary initiatives that celebrate South Carolina’s heritage.

You will collaborate with libraries and organizations, manage multiple projects, and deliver engaging public programs and events, while ensuring high standards of customer service and communication.