Executive Director, Virginia Center for the Book Position No. 00213 $35,000 - $45,000 The Library of Virginia is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized professional to serve as Executive Director for the Virginia Center for the Book, a State affiliate program of the Library of Congress. The Center promotes books, reading, libraries, literacy and all aspects of print culture. The selected candidate will coordinate multiple projects and programs including developing the Virginia Authors Room collection, managing the annual Library of Virginia Literary Awards, planning for the annual Awards Celebration and coordinating the Library’s participation in Letters About Literature and the Virginia Festival of the Book. The Executive Director, a new full time position, will plan and maintain outreach activities, such as book signings, lectures, teleconferences, and other public programs that benefit citizens living in all parts of the Commonwealth. By working closely with librarians, authors, and publishers, and with the Virginia Library Association, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy, and similar educational organizations, this person will arrange program partnerships for Center events/activities. Important facets of this position include working with a board and board development, writing promotional materials, fund-raising and creating partnerships, grant writing, and presenting programs, such as author talks and teacher workshops. Qualifications: Degree in English, history, education, library science, or a related field; master's degree preferred. Requires considerable experience in developing programs and special events in partnership with libraries, schools, museums, or similar educational organizations; fund raising and administrative experience, preferably with non-profit organizations; experience in working with boards and board development; thorough knowledge of current trends in libraries, books and publishing; working knowledge of American literature and history, with preference toward the American South and Virginia; the ability to work independently and with teams; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to plan and coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously, with multiple organizations and individuals. TO APPLY: Submit a completed State application form for Position #213 to: Katherine Mountcastle, The Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219-8000. Phone (804) 692-3582. Please visit the Library's website at http://www.lva.lib.va.us/. Position will remain open until filled. The Virginia Employment Application Form is available online from the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management at http://www.dhrm.state.va.us/statefrm.htm. An EEO/AA/ADA EMPLOYER To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html