Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru
Book Club Program and Community Manager - Remote - Part-Time
Professional Book Club (PBC) Guru, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Book Club Program and Community Manager - Remote - Part-TimeBook Club Program and Community Manager - Remote - Part-Time Are you passionate about the transformative power of books? Do you thrive in a dynamic, virtual environment where your work directly impacts the lifelong learning journeys of people around the globe? If so, we invite you to join our small but mighty remote team, dedicated to fostering a love for reading and learning in diverse communities.
In this role, you’ll manage approximately 20-40 virtual book clubs that connect like-minded individuals who share interests in a wide range of topics—from professional development and social justice to modern fiction, classic literature, and personal growth. Each day, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with people from all walks of life, helping to cultivate meaningful discussions and deep connections around the books that inspire, challenge, and enlighten us.
If you absolutely love books, have a knack for bringing people together, and are eager to support engagement in online learning communities, this position could be for you. Join us in our mission to enrich lives through the power of reading and community, all from the comfort of your home office.
About PBC Guru by Perpetual Learning
PBC Guru is part of a family of companies powered by Perpetual Learning, based in Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. At PBC Guru, we bring the idea of a traditional in-person book club into the 21st century by combining technology and human facilitation to create meaningful online communities around books. Our book clubs are virtual, asynchronous, and scalable, meaning that hundreds of people can participate from anywhere in the world at whatever time is convenient for them.
We believe regularly reading books is the best way to improve people’s thinking, advance their careers, and create a shared language among groups. We manage numerous different types of book clubs, including professionally focused groups for companies and national associations, as well as general interest groups for university alumni associations and public libraries. We have a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity, and we strongly encourage candidates who will enrich a culturally inclusive environment to apply. You can learn more about us at www.pbc.guru
Responsibilities
The Book Club Community Manager is responsible for managing all of the details of keeping an online book club experience engaging, while also managing the client relationships of each book club sponsor. Starting salary is $22 an hour with room for further increases based on performance. The expected hours are 25-30 hours a week, depending on peak busyness, and to be available to work at least four hours during the workday. Specific responsibilities include:
Community Management
Manage up to 25-30 online book club community forums globally, including professional development, health and STEM, general lifelong learning, social justice, and internationally focused reading and discussion communities
Send regular emails to participants, post discussion questions, recommend books for groups to vote on, and actively participate in book club discussions
Reply to member requests and incorporate feedback to improve the book club program continuously
Participate in online forum discussion groups to encourage interaction and dialogue
Moderate discussion groups to check that members are following community guidelines
Support the team with the onboarding of new book club community groups through all marketing and initial launch phases
Research potential book options for various types of book club communities
Continuously improve the book club experience by growing community membership, driving engagement, and promoting meaningful member-to-member interactions
Engage in a technical workflow to maintain organization and structure for all communities
Event Hosting
Livestream Author Talk Host and Moderator: lead 6-12 livestream “fireside chat” Q&A conversations with bestselling authors annually
Content Development
Draft, edit and proofread book club discussion content for a diverse array of selected titles as needed
Client Relationships Management
Manage client relationships to ensure that each book club program is meeting the organization’s objectives
Occasionally assist in onboarding new book club community clients through all marketing and initial launch phases
Meet with client contacts via Google Meet, Zoom, or Conference Calls to discuss program success and areas for improvement
Minimize client churn (i.e. maximizing client service renewals)
Internal Processes
Leverage and improve upon scalable success strategies that drive member loyalty, thereby increasing client renewal and expansion
Monitor and analyze metrics on the health of each book club community to identify, ideate, and evaluate growth opportunities
Implement actionable strategies based on experiment findings
Regularly report program analytics and success metrics to clients
Provide guidance on improving existing features, and act as a client advocate with a focus on improving the client experience
Book Club Program and Community Manager Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (combination of liberal arts and business preferred)
Experience with management of online programming OR equivalent education/experience
Must be an organized, self-starter who is adept at task prioritization, time management, and is comfortable working independently from home
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with an understanding of different approaches and best practices
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of business operations through previous work experience or internships
Keen attention to detail
Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills
Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally
Demonstrated interest in and experience managing digital online communities (e.g., online discussion forums, social media discussion groups, etc.)
Ability to collect and analyze data, spot trends, evaluate, and recommend tools to enhance a thriving community engagement strategy
Tech-savvy initiative-taker with a demonstrated capacity to work on projects with minimum supervision, understand objectives, and produce top-quality deliverables
Commitment to collective learning, program design, and iterative learning
Passion for reading many different kinds of books and connecting with people in discussions about them
Why Work for PBC Guru
Completely virtual team, so you can work from anywhere
Awesome company culture
Free books
How to Apply
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