SIBA has two part-time positions open.

Sales Coordinator

To apply, send resume to lindamarie@sibaweb.com
Hours per week: 10-15
Salary: $20/hr
Location: Remote with an ability to travel for conferences. Travel is paid for by SIBA

Responsible for presenting and selling SIBA promotions to our industry partners and new markets. This role will work closely with the SIBA team to support and enhance programming initiatives and meet sales goals.

Desired Experience:

• Experience as a bookseller at an independent bookstore, or in publishing is a plus
• Understanding of the bookselling industry and of the relationships between publishers, independent booksellers, and readers
• Understanding of sales trends in the indie market 
• Excellent in-person and virtual communication skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• pitch partnerships, sponsorships, and promotions to existing customers
• target new partners to reach new and diverse audiences. 
• schedule, invoice, and provide any requested stats on promotions sold

Membership Relations Coordinator

To apply, send resume to lindamarie@sibaweb.com
Hours per week: average 10-15 
Salary: $20/hr 
Location: Remote with ability to travel for conferences. Travel is paid for by SIBA.

The SIBA Membership Relations Coordinator will work closely with the SIBA Executive Director, Communications and Systems Administrator, and  Social Media Coordinator to encourage engagement in and recruitment to the SIBA regional trade association. The Membership Relations Coordinator will be a point of contact for SIBA members for troubleshooting issues within the industry or with SIBA and will facilitate making contact with additional members, the board, or industry contacts as needed. 

Desired Experience:

• Experience as an owner, manager or frontline bookseller at an independent bookstore is a plus
• Demonstrate understanding of the bookselling industry and of the relationships between publishers, distributors, trade associations, authors, and independent bookstores 
• Membership in SIBA
• Excellent in-person and virtual communication skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Regular (at minimum quarterly) outreach to all members, with particular focus on underserved segments of bookstores (including, but not limited to, BIPOC-owned, single operators, location independent, etc)
  
  
• Act as a resource for booksellers who need assistance with industry connections (example: help a store make the connections to set up a publisher account, get a rep, find a scholarship, etc.)
  
  
• Act as a resource for authors who need assistance connecting with member bookstores to promote their new work
  
  
• Aid in educating members on the goals and purposes of SIBA as a regional trade association
  
  
• Encourage members to attend conferences, virtual and in person education, rep picks, and other events
  
  
• Maintain and update member database, including but not limited to following trade publications and store announcements for information on new or prospective store members, and updates on current members.  If new, send welcome letter and invitation to join
  
  
• Send appropriate email to stores when they are mentioned in publications
  
  
• Create, in partnership with the SIBA team, and maintain a new membership welcome package
  
  
• Send thank you email whenever dues are paid
  
  
• check in with stores that have not attended events or made other contact with SIBA in the past 6 months