Community Outreach and Education Coordinator

We have recently been awarded a grant to fund this new, exciting position. The Coordinator will oversee all aspects of our outreach and education programming, including the development and implementation of an innovative curricular initiative. We aim to foster a deeper engagement with current participants in our Library Donation Program and to cultivate new partnerships by having more active and consistent outreach, as well as providing customized curricula and lesson plans for teachers/librarians that will accompany several Radius Books publications each year. The Coordinator will also extend the community reach of our programs by attending occasional book fairs and library association events, as well as organizing 2-3 Donation Days each year.

WHO WE ARE

Radius Books is a nonprofit art book publishing company based in Santa Fe, NM. We encourage, promote, and publish books of artistic and cultural value for a wide audience. Through our publication, education, and donation programs, Radius Books creates and promotes an ongoing dialogue among writers, thinkers, and artists. Since our founding in 2007, we have gifted over 100,000 thoughtfully crafted books to libraries, schools, and art programs across the US through our Library Donation Program. We invite you to read more about our history and community, and to consider joining us in our efforts.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a unique combination of artbook lover, academic, and advocate. You welcome the opportunity to spread the word about Radius Books and our nonprofit mission, including frequent meetings with librarians, artists, and academics. You are an intellectual, creative thinker who can collaborate with scholars to produce curricula and cultivate partnerships to disseminate them within schools and libraries throughout the country. You are equally comfortable speaking with potential volunteers, community stakeholders, and donors who are interested in learning more about the program. You are a people person with excellent communication skills (writing, editing, verbal, presentation) and possess the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and a high-volume workload.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain current relationships and foster new partnerships with: Library Donation Program recipient organizations; academic institutions; community members and volunteers; potential donors

• Develop curricula and lesson plans based on Radius titles for teachers and librarians

• Lead programming, special initiatives, events, and efforts to expand the program

• Maintain meticulous records, including: up-to-date contact management system, correspondence, videos, still photography, and testimonials from recipients

• Plan and implement surveys with current participants to research past use of donations from Radius Books, (i.e., how are these books best used within their organization?)

• Research and attend conferences that focus on issues aligned with our mission, such as the New Mexico Book Association and American Library Association events

• Manage 2-3 Donation Days per year, including: logistics, planning, execution, and volunteer recruitment/management

• Identify and coordinate community outreach initiatives that can help increase and strengthen Radius Books volunteer engagement

• Monthly internal performance reports and biannual board presentation

• Ability to travel

SKILLS

• Required: Google Suite, Microsoft Suite

• Preferred: bilingual (Spanish speaking a plus), experience in library arts, publishing, and/or nonprofit sectors

• General: outgoing and communicative; comfortable speaking on the phone and in person with librarians, artists, academics, and major donors; equally adept as part of a team or working independently

• Benefits include unlimited PTO and 100% paid health insurance premiums.

• Ideally willing to live and work in Santa Fe, NM, but remote applicants considered if they meet all requirements

Radius Books is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates regardless of race, sex, age, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. We aim to hire talented people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

Please send your cover letter and resume to info@radiusbooks.org and indicate COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION COORDINATOR in the subject line. No calls please.

*Image: Interior of Radius Books studio, Santa Fe, NM © Radius Books.