About Library Speakers Consortium
Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) is a Maryland-based organization, just outside Washington, D.C., on a mission to cultivate lifelong learning, cultural understanding, and community connection through exceptional literary experiences. We partner with more than 1,500 library systems across the U.S., Canada, Bermuda, and New Zealand to bring bestselling and award-winning authors directly to library patrons through virtual author talks. With more than 70 live events per year and on-demand access to recordings, our members can offer world-class author programming to over 24 million cardholders at an accessible price. We take care of all the heavy lifting so our library partners get all the credit. You can learn more about us at .
About the Role
Do you love books, libraries, and authors? We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to join our passionate team at Library Speakers Consortium. In this remote role, you’ll be the right-hand person to our CEO, supporting day-to-day operations and helping the organization connect more library communities with the authors and ideas they love.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a big impact on a fast-growing organization, this is the place for you.
The position is 100% remote and part-time. The rate is $22/hour at 26–30 hours per week.
You’ll Be Amazing If You:
- Possess a deep love for books, libraries, and authors.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
- Have good business acumen and enjoy working through business challenges, especially when outcomes are uncertain.
- Are a master organizer with exceptional calendar management and scheduling skills.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels.
- Are a pro at juggling multiple priorities and managing your time effectively.
- Have excellent attention to detail.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and concise communication.
- Are comfortable in a digital workspace and are already fluent or able to adapt to AI tools.
- Thrive in a remote work environment and maintain excellent communication independently.
- Have experience analyzing data, working with spreadsheets, and thinking through problems analytically.
- Have a four-year college degree.
- Are consistently available to work 26–30 hours per week.
- Are looking to be in a role like this for at least 3 years.
- Live in the US Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time. (The CEO is in ET.)
What You’ll Do:
- Provide exceptional administrative support to the CEO, managing their calendar and inbox.
- Support the CEO, Operations, and Sales teams on new program launches for public and academic libraries.
- Work directly with the CEO to move their key objectives forward each day.
- Support the company’s AI implementation and governance. (We can train you on tools and processes, but you must have a passion for technology and learning new tools since things are changing so fast.)
- Proactively anticipate needs, research and present relevant information, and manage CEO communications efficiently.
- Have calls with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, advance projects, and develop partnerships in support of company goals.
- Attend weekly and quarterly leadership team meetings to support the direction of the organization.
- Ensure cross-company processes are documented in clear playbooks.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall growth of the company.
Do Not Apply If:
- You are not able to stretch yourself for new challenges.
- You dislike hard work.
- Supporting a startup isn’t exciting for you.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Completely virtual team, so you can work from anywhere in the US (Eastern, Central, or Mountain time zones preferred)
- Flexible working hours
- Starting hourly rate of $22 with performance-based increases
- Paid time off, prorated for part-time hours
- Professional development opportunities, including access to training courses and tools
- Stipend for home office and technology needs
- Monthly book stipend
- Supportive, mission-driven team culture
- The chance to help launch a brand new program from the ground up and make a real difference in libraries and the communities they serve
How to Apply
If you are confident that your skills and experience meet the criteria above and you think you would be a good fit for the role, please complete the application. We will only consider applications submitted using the link below.
The job application requires a resume, cover letter, three references, and answers to short-answer questions designed to give us a feel for your experience and how you work with modern productivity tools. You can continue to view all the questions, but we recommend not starting your application until you have the required pieces or sufficient time to complete them, because you cannot save an unfinished application.
Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelRKk4N_HOjZstayZRQkAM9LHiuiN20L2k1jtmezRASfefAg/viewform
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
Work Location: Remote
