**Please note: this is a fully remote position for Michigan residents only.**
*Also important: we do NOT review applications submitted through Indeed - we only review applications made on our website - instructions are at the bottom of this job posting.*
LongerDays is seeking a part-time (afternoon-only) W2 employee with empathy, clear communication, and problem-solving persistence for the role of book publishing coordinator.
LongerDays is built on the passion and creativity of our individual team members. We value the perspectives and talents that each person contributes, and we’re outspoken about equality and diversity. If you care about the people you work with and the customers you work for, we’ll embrace you - no matter your race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or any of the other fascinating traits that make us all unique.
Curious if you’re a good fit? Do you see yourself in our core company values?
All LongerDays team members:
- Have unconditional positive regard for coworkers and clients
- Communicate honestly & directly
- Do what they say they’ll do
- Learn relentlessly
- Take measured risks in service of clients and self
- Make your local community better
If these values resonate with you, here’s what you can expect to do on a daily basis:
(Application Instructions follow)
Job Requirements and Responsibilities
As a part-time Book Publishing Coordinator, your responsibilities will focus on onboarding and coordinating with book authors throughout the publishing process. This entails capturing book specs, facilitating communication between an author and their editor, cover designer, formatter, and marketing team. You’ll also be responsible for setting and reiterating expectations and realistic time frames based on the deliverables for each author.
You’ll work from the comfort of your home office Monday through Friday. Your expected workload is 20- 22 hours per week, and you'll choose a regular schedule of 12:00pm - 4:30pm or 12:30pm - 5:00pm ET.
You will NOT be asked to work weekends, holidays, or evenings (in fact, we don't allow that).
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be consistent at following workflows, proactive in communication, and empathetic with authors who can get nervous when going through an unfamiliar process of publishing their book which is often a life-long dream.
It’s your responsibility to build and maintain a healthy working relationship with your fellow teammates, and to deliver high caliber work daily. The rewards are great working relationships, friendship, author satisfaction, and random accolades.
Expectations:
- Consistent, high-speed internet (100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload)
- Tidy workspace with professional background for video calls
- Daily work attendance (M-F, not including PTO days, of course)
- Exhibit consistent time-management to prioritize tasks
- Maintain and enhance task documentation
- Set clear expectations when accepting work (estimated duration, ETA, etc.)
- Demonstrate high attention to detail on all work
- Be willing to own mistakes and work toward a satisfactory resolution
- Provide a valuable service for clients and be a valuable resource for teammates
- Take initiative
- Go above and beyond expectations
- Take responsibility for tasks to ensure authors have a positive experience
- Bring empathy and consideration to all interactions
To perform the job to a high standard, you’ll need to demonstrate some basic technical skills.
Required Skills (must have basic proficiency to be hired)
LLM AI-tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.
Google Suite (Calendar/Gmail/Docs/Sheets)
Zoom/Google Meet
Technical Skills you'll need to learn on the job
Slack (intra-office communication)
Asana (task management)
Timeneye (time tracking)
Basecamp (designer/editor communication system)
Wayfront.com (author portal)
Overall Expectations:
- Be self-motivated and self-managing
- Communicate directly, eliminating ambiguity and assumptions as they arise
- Welcome feedback
- Delegate projects and tasks with confidence and clarity
- Accept delegated work with enthusiasm and a willingness to rise to the challenge
- Embrace learning new things
- Use your judgment and try to find solutions - notify management when issues arise
- Remember our order of operations: Ask Yourself, Ask Google, Ask a Teammate
- Be nice!
Compensation & Benefits:
Part-time W2 hourly position: $19.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Simple IRA plan with 100% employer match through Edward Jones *match capped at 3% of total compensation (https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/adam-carlson)
- Paid time off for nine major holidays
- 42 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
- Volunteer pay (receive up to 4 hours of hourly pay for volunteering in your local community)
- Company-provided laptop, if needed.
- If you find yourself thinking, “Hey, I live in Michigan and I’d really like to work at LongerDays,” we’d love to have you apply.
To Apply: Visit https://longerdays.com/careers/ and submit your application and resume.
**Important Note: our LongerDays online application is the only way we accept job applications. Submissions made through Indeed.com are not reviewed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.05 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- This role requires applying via our website (https://longerdays.com/careers/). Have you completed the application on LongerDays.com?
Location:
Work Location: Remote
