Ruadán Books, a start-up small press based in Boston Massachusetts, has a part time/hourly opening for the position of Event Coordinator.
Event Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of an Event Coordinator center on planning and managing events of varying sizes and purposes for our author events and publishing house convention events. Coordinators must understand what it takes to make sure the logistics work out, keep everything within the allocated budget and ensure that the event itself is carried out smoothly. Here are the most essential duties and responsibilities:
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, venues, convention staff and our authors
- Planning event details and aspects, including seating, dining and guests
- Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
- Remaining under budget with all costs
- Managing events and addressing potential problems that may arise
- Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events related to publishing and literature
Qualifications
Undergraduate Degree; Small Publishing House/industry experience strongly desired.
A minimum of 2 years experience
Flexible schedule (night/weekend hours may be required)
Remote Work acceptable
Excellent interpersonal skills
Desire to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Highly self-motivated with attention to detail
Proficiency in Google Drive and knowledge of MS Office a plus.
A passion for organization, a positive attitude, and an interest in learning the inner workings of publishing and planning from start to finish.
Job Types: Part-time
Pay: Hourly, negotiable
TO APPLY Send a copy of your resume, three references and a letter of introduction to rbwood@ruadanbooks.com.
About Ruadán Books
Publishing house Ruádan Books is always inspiring, educating, and elevating unique voices and talent in the space of dark speculative fiction.
This new publishing house and small independent press offer unique experiences for readers, and its focus is to mentor and publish authors in a wide range of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, crime fiction, and beyond.
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