events coordinator

Event Coordinator We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to join our team at Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, Vermont. Responsibilities • Local marketing, including distribution of print calendars, and weekly public relations outreach to Vermont-based media contacts • Coordination of offsite selling opportunities for local organizations • Assisting with the organization and execution of Northshire's annual literary festival and new schedule of retreats for readers and writers • Occasional hosting and coordination of virtual author events and book recommendation events • Conception, planning and execution of authorless events including story time, children's events, book recommendation events and community outreach events • Outreach to local schools, event partners, and marketing partners • Coordination with design, marketing and social media teams • Support Director of Events with routine administrative tasks including writing, proofreading, weekly events newsletters, new release newsletters, website updates, data tracking, publisher co-op requests and more • Occasional work as a front-line bookseller • Provide assistance on the retail floor as a bookseller and facilitate POS transactions, as requested Qualifications • Highly organized, with great attention to detail, and reliable, adaptable, proactive, independent, and friendly • Strong writing, proofreading, and computer skills • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required • Event planning experience preferred but not required • Genuine love of and enthusiasm for authors, books and the written word • Comfort with times of heightened physical activity and the ability to lift at least 30 lbs and move large awkward objects • High level of hospitality and customer service, and ability to interact warmly with a wide range of people The job involves a significant amount of night and weekend hours – most author events in this store take place on Friday/Saturday/Sunday. The varied schedule dependent on the event calendar allows for flexibility on non-event days.