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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) division of the American Library Association, is seeking an Awards Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Executive Director, ALSC, the Awards Coordinator will be responsible for administering ALSC’s book and media awards and Notable lists program. This position will regularly respond to inquiries from ALSC members as well as publishers and self-publishers regarding book and media awards and eligibility questions.

The book awards are a recognized national brand. This position will monitor and implement all aspects of ALSC’s books, media, and professional awards and recommend resolutions for discrepancies and conflicts of interest situations.   This position will also handle the everyday administration as well as grow the online presence in terms of organization of information, and development of supplementary resources.  Additionally, the awareness and benefit of the professional awards will be made apparent to both members and non-members.

SALARY: Starting salary is from the mid-40s; negotiable based on experience.

This is a regular full-time benefit eligible position that offers a 35-hour work week, excellent benefit package including low-cost medical/dental insurance, retirement annuity and generous paid vacation.  You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Based in Chicago, Illinois, the selected candidate will need to live in Illinois. ALA staff are currently working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. We will resume in-person work at ALA offices when it is safe to do so.  Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.

ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.   

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Apply online including cover letter and resume.

Or

Send resume and cover letter to:

American Library Association

ref:  awardscoordALSC

Adriane Alicea

HR Recruiter

aalicea@ala.org

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer:  Disability/Veteran.

Requirements: Min of three years related work experience and/or bachelor’s degree in children’s literature, English, or related field preferred.  Prior work in a library children’s department is a plus.

This position requires strong writing and editing skills; comfort with technology and content management systems (Drupal); proficiency with many types of social media software applications (blogs, Facebook, Twitter); proven ability to organize and follow through on projects while adhering to deadlines; and exemplary customer service and relationship-building skills.

Additionally, must be detail-oriented and highly organized with strong critical thinking skills. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.  Prior experience with Drupal is a plus.

Requires travel in preparation for as well as to support events and programming at the ALA LibLearnX Meeting, the ALA Annual Conference.