Author Relations Coordinator (Part-Time) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Carol Stream, IL 60188 $20
- $23 an hour
- Part-time Tyndale House Publishers 19 reviews $20
- $23 an hour
- Part-time For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God's Word.
Today we're one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God's Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale is seeking an energetic, creative, and highly relational part-time Author Relations Coordinator to support the Tyndale Book Group Author Relations team. This is a people-centered role for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and loves creating meaningful, memorable experiences for others. In this role, you will help care for and champion Tyndale's authors through hospitality, logistics, gifting, administrative support, and thoughtful communication. You will work across multiple teams, including fiction, nonfiction, and kids, and will help ensure authors feel welcomed, supported, and valued in their relationship with Tyndale. What You'll Do Coordinate hospitality and logistics for author visits to Tyndale, helping create a welcoming and seamless experience. Track, source, and send thoughtful gifts to authors for Christmas, birthdays, and other special occasions. Assist with special projects such as the Author Relations website, handbooks, author events, and creative initiatives. Support mailings and administrative tasks with accuracy, professionalism, and efficiency. Organize Author Relations materials, manage inventory, and order supplies as needed. Assist with budget tracking and submit expenses in a timely manner for Author Relations team members. Use Microsoft Office Suite and Canva, or a similar design tool, to support daily team needs and creative projects. Take on additional projects and tasks as needed within Author Relations. Skills and Qualifications Needed Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. Positive, team-oriented attitude with a natural ability to foster camaraderie. High level of initiative, ownership, follow-through, and problem-solving ability. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-moving environment. Creativity and a heart for hospitality. Professional, polished communication style in both internal and outward-facing interactions. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Canva or a similar design program. College degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for local errands. Flexibility in scheduling, especially around author visits, special events, and internal projects. Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith This is a part-time, in-house position based at Tyndale House in Carol Stream, Illinois, working approximately 20 hours per week . We want to hear more about you and why you are interested in Tyndale and this role, so we highly recommend including a cover letter. Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our-mission. The hiring range for this position is $20 to $23 hourly . Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate's education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors. A summary of Tyndale's comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/.
