Used Book Collection Lead

Description

Bernie’s Book Bank is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to serve as the Chicago Used Book Collection Lead for Chicagoland. The Used Book Collection Lead will be responsible for the donations of gently used children's books to the Chicago chapter of Bernie's Book Bank. 

Candidates must demonstrate passion about our mission to supply children who need them with free, high-quality books to build home libraries of their very own. While fulfilling responsibilities, the Used Book Collection Lead will be expected to maintain the integrity of Bernie’s Book Bank’s mission, culture, brand standards, core values, and goals. 

Essential Job Responsibilities 

Manage Used Book Collections 

• Solicit and organize used book drives from the community (schools, companies, religious organizations, and individuals). 
• Act as the point of contact for our Book Drop Partners and arrange donation pickups with our Fleet Team. 
• With the National Operations Team, communicate and continually refine the standards for used book donations.  
• Provide training to other Chicago team members on used book collections so books can be processed efficiently. 
• Meet with other Bernie’s Book Bank chapters to share best practices and find opportunities for coordination. 
• Support new Bernie’s Book Bank chapters as they grow their own used book collection efforts. 

Create and Maintain Salesforce Records for Used Book Activities 

• Create and maintain Salesforce records regarding used book collections. 
• Coordinate logistics with the Fleet Team on a timely basis. 
• Run and analyze reports for the organization regarding used books. 
• Enter used book pickup numbers in Salesforce and send thank you messages to donors. 

Drive Used Book Growth 

• Research and trial new strategies and sources of acquiring used books. 
• Lead new partnerships to grow used book collections in Chicago. 
• Research novel sources of books and create outreach to new opportunities. 

Requirements

• MUST have and exude an exceptionally positive, “I CAN/I WILL” attitude and be self-motivated, and goal driven. 
• MUST understand the value of relationships as the lifeblood of Bernie’s Book Bank. 
• Previous experience working in sales is a plus. 
• Willingness to change/be dynamic to meet the needs of the business. 
• Able to advocate for change and get others on board with those changes at all levels. 
• Skills and attributes: Focus, ability to concentrate on one task for extended periods of time, attention to detail, interpersonal communication, organization, anticipation, appropriate sense of urgency. 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.   

Working Conditions/Physical Demands: 

This position is offered primarily as an in-person role, with some remote work available as agreed upon with the Sr. Operations Manager for Chicagoland based on organizational needs. The role may require lifting of up to 15 lbs. Individuals must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand in a variety of environments. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential job duties. 

Bernie’s Book Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws