NAIBA: Executive Director

Executive Director for the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association 

Apply Here  Deadline: August 14, 2025

NAIBA is an industry leader, with a long history of innovative programming and public positioning on issues. The NAIBA Executive Director is a visionary leader, blending creativity, strategic planning, and commitment to booksellers and bookselling. The next Executive Director will be expected to continue NAIBA’s growth and impact on bookselling, and develop systems and programs to benefit our bookstore members. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Executive Director works remotely, supervising a team of three remote-working independent contractors for the various roles in the organization. The Executive Director reports directly to the NAIBA board of directors. 

The job is an independent contractor agreement. Salary range is $85,000-$95,000 depending on experience. The benefits package for health and retirement savings is $10,000/yr. The work week is 40 hours, but the schedule is at the discretion of the Executive Director. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Two weeks’ vacation is mandatory, and additional time off is guaranteed. The Executive Director must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the states in the Association’s region (NY, NJ, PA, MD, DE, DC, WV, northern VA). Travel is required for Association events, board meetings, national industry meetings, and visits to member bookstores.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leadership and Governance:

• Lead NAIBA in collaboration with the Board and staff, aligning on mission, goals, and priorities for day-to-day operations and strategic growth initiatives.

• Facilitate board meetings, provide regular board communication, ensure board-informed decision-making, and oversee board member nominations and elections in collaboration with the Nominating Committee.

• Supervise and mentor staff, fostering development and a positive team culture; provide direction and oversight of projects for contract staff.

• Represent NAIBA in industry collaborations.

• Advocate for the sustainability and growth of the book industry at large. 

• Serve as the main contact and face of NAIBA with our bookseller members and publisher and industry partners.

• Financial Oversight:

• Develop and manage operating budgets, working in partnership with the Board and Finance Committee on tactical short- and long-term financial decisions.

• Oversee financial systems with bookkeeper, including accurate bookkeeping and compliance with financial obligations.

• Manage banking and investment relationships, ensuring tax compliance.

• Membership & Program Management:

• Create and improve programs for the benefit of booksellers and bookselling.

• Collaborate with the ABA and other regional organizations on national and regional programs.

• Work with NAIBA membership manager to solicit new members and engage current members.

• Ensure positive bookseller member engagement and oversee membership communication updates.

• Work with our consortium RAMP to create the Summer and Winter Catalog.

• Work with NAIBA team to manage the various awards, grants, and scholarship programs.

• Work with NAIBA team to ensure website and digital communications are current and user-friendly.

• Event Management:

• Plan and execute all NAIBA events in the calendar year, ensuring smooth operations and engaging attendee experiences.

• Oversee logistics, registration, promotions, venue management, and on-site management.

• Manage author placement and sponsorships. 

• Collaborate with SIBA on the annual conference, New Voices New Rooms. 

About NAIBA

The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association is a 501c6 nonprofit organization founded in 1997. Its member bookstores (currently 310 bookstores) are from the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Washington DC, northern Virginia and West Virginia. Click here to view the Bylaws.

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