JOB POSTING: Acquisitions Associate (Brighton, MA)

[Alex Rudd]

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Academic Studies Press, located in Brighton, MA, is seeking an
acquisitions associate to work 24 hours per week.  The acquisitions
associate will be responsible for:

     -Working with series editors to consider prospective authors
     -Communicating with prospective and current authors
     -Performing initial evaluations on proposals
     -Maintaining relationships with series editors
     -Negotiating contracts
     -Organizing information about all projects
     -Preparing for and attending conferences
     -Acting as liaison between the press and its authors

The qualified candidate will have the following:
     -An academic background, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree,
ideally in the social sciences or humanities
     -The ability to work independently and with others
     -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in writing,
over the telephone, and in person
     -The ability to multitask
     -Excellent organizational skills
     -Computer literacy and ability to use computer programs including
Word, Excel, database programs, and document and image files.

The ideal candidate will have the following:
     -Interest and/or background in Slavic studies and/or Jewish studies
     -Experience in publishing and/or acquisitions
     -Experience in contract negotiation

This is a part-time position (24 hours a week) with the potential of
turning into a full-time position after 6 months. The acquisitions
associate will need to commute to the Academic Studies Press office in
Brighton.  Compensation: $ 15 per hour.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
sharona.vedol at academicstudiespress.com

For more information about Academic Studies Press please visit to our
website at www.academicstudiespress.com.

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