The Independent Booksellers Consortium is a small, membership organization formed of independent booksellers from across the country.

As the sole paid staff member, the Executive Director is responsible for all administrative facets of the corporation’s day-to-day functioning as well as ongoing service to its members. The Executive Director reports to the President of the Board on a weekly basis and is responsible to the Board of Directors made up of bookstore members. The position is 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Organize, plan and execute logistics for two member meetings and additional smaller meetings throughout the year to share best practices and further industry learning.
• Manage all financial, legal and administrative aspects of the Corporation.
• Facilitate communication among members.
• Manage and facilitate all committee work to ensure progress towards organizational goals.
• Regularly report to a board of directors and respond to the goals/needs of the board.
• As directed, on occasion, communicate IBC interests to industry partners.
• Develop and maintain member programs and vendor relationships.
• Other duties as needs of members and the industry change.

Qualifications Include:

• Ability to work independently from a home-based office including managing your own payroll.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills including working with a diverse set of individuals.
• Proficient in basic budgeting: creating a budget in excel, generating budget vs. actual reports, and managing to a budget with the Board Treasurer. Proficiency in basic Quickbooks (or like programs) preferred.
• Knowledge of bookselling, retailing and publishing industries preferred.
• Experience planning meetings required.
• Ability to travel at least three times a year for multiple days.

To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to executivedirectorsearch@independentbooksellers.com. Please use IBC Job in the subject line.

Salary $35K-40K, other benefits to be discussed at the time of interviews.