Job Description

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for books and an eye for detail? Join the University of Notre Dame Press as our Marketing and Sales Coordinator, where you will play a key role in promoting world-class scholarship and generating meaningful revenue through the power of publishing.

In this role, you will work closely with the Program Director, Marketing and Sales to bring our authors’ work to life through digital campaigns, events, award submissions, and engaging book descriptions. You will serve as the connection point between the Press and its authors, vendors, and campus partners, helping to shape how the world experiences our publications.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a creative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to combine strategy with storytelling, organization with innovation, and bring a professional voice to every project. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative spirit are essential.

Responsibilities:

Bring the Press to the community

• Coordinate all aspects of the Press’s exhibits and conferences program, including planning in-person and virtual exhibits at local events, scholarly meetings, and trade shows.
• Represent the Press at events and conferences.
• Assist in planning and executing the Notre Dame Press Book Festival, including event planning, organizing books for the Dirty Book Sale, and marketing the event.
• Prepare reports and financials to evaluate the impact of exhibits attended.

Champion Notre Dame Press titles through awards and recognition

• Submit books for key awards each season.

Engage readers through digital marketing

• Support digital promotion efforts in collaboration with the Program Director, including social media campaigns, email marketing, and other digital promotions.
• Create engaging subject area and specialty catalogs.
• Assist with digital advertising to increase visibility and reach.

Shape how our books are presented to the world

• Assist with developing seasonal book metadata by writing compelling descriptions and selling points, and securing promotional quotes.
• Manage author questionnaires to gather essential marketing insights and metadata.

Turn insights into action

• Regularly analyze data from all marketing efforts to measure results and identify opportunities for improvement.

Support the adoption of our books in classrooms

• Fulfill exam copy requests generated by campaigns led by the Program Director.
• ​​​​​​​Conduct additional research to identify and support course adoptions.

Qualifications

• Education: * Bachelor’s degree in humanities, social sciences, journalism, marketing, communications, or relevant field.
• **Experience & Qualities: ** * 1 to 2 years in prior publishing or marketing experience, preferably at a university press * An entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking * Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro * Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills * Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and initiate projects * Courteous and professional communication skills * The ability to work closely with colleagues, authors, vendors, and the Notre Dame community

Additional Information

Compensation: Up to $26/hour, commensurate with experience.

The deadline to apply to this position is Monday, December 1st.

At Notre Dame, we know our impact depends on exceptional people, people like you. We are committed to fostering a vibrant, welcoming community. In keeping with our mission, we encourage applications from all who will help build and strengthen our beloved community. We strive to empower every employee to flourish, knowing your success propels Notre Dame to new heights of impact.