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Program Officer, ALA Governance Office

3 months ago

Chicago, United States American Library Assoc. Full time
Description

The American Library Association seeks a Program Officer for its ALA Governance Office to manage ALA's recognition awards program; affiliate program; as well as serve as a meeting planner for their governance events.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide oversight and manage ALA Recognition Awards. Maintain relationships with award donors and publishers.
  • Meeting/hospitality planner for ALA Executive Board meetings and governance events.
  • Manage ALA Affiliate programs to strengthen relationships and collaboration.
  • Supports the honorary membership process, and presidential advisory committees. Staff liaison to ALA Awards Committee, ALA Awards Jury, and Affiliates.

This is a regular full-time position based in our Chicago office.

ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.

ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

Starting salaryrange negotiable in the low 60s, based on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes flexible work schedules, medical, dental, generous paid vacation and a retirement annuity and a 35-hour work week. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Apply online including a cover letter and resume.

Or

Send resume and cover letter to:

American Library Association
Human Resources Department
Ref: progoffgov
Email: aralicea@ala.org

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Disability/Veteran.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited, 4-year institution required.
  • Strong project management experience required. Minimum of 5 years of administrative/project management experience.
  • Meeting planning and hospitality management strongly preferred.
  • Association management experience preferred.
  • Experience with technology, particularly Drupal, WordPress (or similar platform), and online communication platforms (Informz).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally and appropriately.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)