Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, Inc.
Application
Details
Posted: 25-Feb-23
Location: New York
Type: Full Time (Remote & In Office)
Salary: 83,000-91,500
Categories:
Deputy Executive/Num. 2 Executive
Salary Details:
Competitive salary, health insurance, 403b7, FSA/HSA, Transitchek, 15 days vacation plus min. 10 paid holidays.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Position Description
Administration & Operations
Keep membership records, databases, website and communications platforms updated.
Support members, board, and committees in maintaining high standards of the association.
Provide basic tech support to exhibitors at virtual book fairs.
Support applicants for membership as they prepare materials for consideration.
Support Executive Director in planning board meetings and annual meeting.
Research and develop innovative programs and benefits for members.
Manage donor acknowledgement system -- draft thank you letters, pledge statements, and implement a system for donor tracking.
Finance & Bookkeeping
Prepare quarterly financial reports for charitable entities and monthly bank recs for chapters and charitable entities.
Manage cash receipts and ensure proper coding.
Manage collections and accounts receivable.
Assist with preparing annual budget
Program Management
Lead and grow Mentorship Program. Recruit mentors and mentees to further the education and professional development of new rare and antiquarian booksellers.
Lead and grow Internship Program. Lead outreach to interns and hosts to further the education and professional development of prospective booksellers.
Event Planning & Fundraising Support
Plan Booksellers’ Showcase to coincide with RBMS Conference and Bibliography Week.
Support Book Fair Administrator and ED in planning, registration, and execution of ABAA Book Fairs.
Plan and provide support at fundraising events.
Requirements
Basic understanding of accounting principles relating to nonprofits.
Knowledge of Quickbooks, Google Workspace, Adobe InDesign, CRM and CMS platforms, Salesforce and Form Assembly.
Ability to travel domestically 3-4 times/per year.
We are a lean team and the right candidate will be able to operate autonomously and take initiative.
Hours are 9am-5pm ET with occasional event-related evening hours. Position is Hybrid with the ability to work remotely part of the time.
A good sense of humor, a positive attitude, and a commitment to service are essential, as well as the ability to get to know a new organization and colleagues and lead new programs and initiatives.
About Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America, Inc.
The Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, Inc. (ABAA) was founded in 1949 to promote ethical standards and professionalism in the antiquarian book trade, to encourage the collecting and preservation of rare and antiquarian books and related materials, to support educational programs and research into the study of rare books, and to facilitate collegial relations between booksellers, librarians, scholars, and collectors. Read more about the mission of the ABAA.
The ABAA produces three renowned book fairs per year in Boston, California (SF Bay area and LA), and New York and hosts an e-commerce platform. Additionally, the association has two charitable entities to assist in education and helping booksellers in a time of personal need.
