Rhode Island Council for the Humanities
131 Washington Street, Suite 210
Providence, RI 02903
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Director, Rhode Island Center for the Book
HOURS: Part-time – approximately 20-25 hours / week.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Director provides critical project management to the volunteer board and committees of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The Rhode Island Center for the Book celebrates the art and heritage of reading, writing, making and sharing books. Through its programs and activities, the Center promotes a love for books among people of all ages and backgrounds across Rhode Island.
The Center is housed at the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. The Director reports to the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities.
This is a one-year appointment to conclude on May 30, 2013, with the possibility of further employment beyond that date. The annual compensation for this exempt position is $30,000 and the position is eligible for part-time, pro-rated benefits in accordance with the Council's policies.
Responsibilities include:
Programs:
· With the board, develop and monitor plans for all activities of the four core programs of the Center for the Book;
· Manage volunteer workflow and track progress against plans;
· Ensure that all available resources are managed effectively;
· Act as single point of communications and information between and among all volunteer committees;
· Develop and oversee project budgets.
Outreach and Communications:
· Oversee development and distribution of content for website and e-news;
· Oversee creation, production and distribution of Center communications – program announcements, invitations, press releases, etc.
Stewardship:
· Maintain the Center's relationship with the national partners – Library of Congress Center for the Book, and others as appropriate;
· Maintain the Center's relationships to current funders and program sponsors;
· Represent the Center at statewide conferences
· With the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, act as liaison between Council and Center.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / CHARACTERISTICS:
The successful candidate will be energetic and collaborative, and show a passion for books and literature.
Requirements:
· Bachelor's degree
· Minimum 2-3 years experience in volunteer management or similar position
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Proficiency with basic office technologies – word processing, data entry, spreadsheets
· Proficiency with basic project budgets and tracking
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Attention to detail
· Experience with grantseeking a plus
APPLICATIONS:
Please send cover letter, resume, and the names of three (3) references via email to:
Mary-Kim Arnold, Executive Director, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities: mkimarnold@rihumanities.org
· Please include: Director, Rhode Island Center for the Book in subject of message.
· NO PHONE CALLS, please.
· Applications will be accepted immediately until the position is filled.
