LEE & LOW BOOKS is a family-owned, independent children's book publisher specializing in diversity. Founded in 1991, our reputation for excellence in creating beautiful, award-winning children's books is accomplished through a staff of dedicated, talented, and innovative individuals who enjoy a team-oriented work environment. LEE & LOW is located in the heart of New York City where publishing thrives!
Because of the volume of submissions, we regret that we cannot respond to every resume upon receipt. We hold onto resumes for one year for review as positions become available. If a future opportunity complements your qualifications, we will contact you. Thank you for your interest in LEE & LOW BOOKS.
Career Opportunities
Editor [Part Time]
LEE & LOW BOOKS has an opening for an experienced editor of children's illustrated fiction and nonfiction books. Candidate must have at least five (5) years experience at the Editor level or above. Major responsibilities will be acquisition, editing, and complete development of book projects, including working directly with illustrators/photographers, art directors, and designers, plus preparation of related marketing and sales materials. Flexible two-day-a-week schedule. Knowledge of MS Word required. Some working knowledge of QuarkXPress and InDesign very desirable.
LEE & LOW BOOKS is an award-winning publisher of children's books with a mission to publish books about people of color that all children can enjoy. The company is dedicated to diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace. Visit us at leeandlow.com.
Contact: Louise May, Editor in Chief
Email resume and cover letter to: careers@leeandlow.com
or via fax at (212) 532-6035
Resumes may also be sent by snail mail to: 95 Madison Avenue, suite 1205, New York, NY 10016
Educational Sales Consultant
LEE & LOW BOOKS (along with imprint BEBOP BOOKS) is a successful independent publisher of award-winning children's books. Our books feature characters from diverse backgrounds and tell stories that make a difference in the lives of children and parents alike. Our first books were published in 1993, and today our books are well respected and found in schools, libraries, and bookstores nationwide.
We are looking for a talented individual familiar with the education system to contribute to the growth of our company. Our consultants arrange meetings with principals, literacy coaches, reading specialists, and staff developers to determine their specific needs for K thru 5 classrooms. Working closely with Educators, they conduct professional development workshops, organize school events, and suggest books for thematic units. Topics can cover a range of areas including assessment, literacy, comprehension, and development of classroom libraries and reading rooms. The position offers a unique hands-on opportunity to build relationships with school administrators, coaches and teachers and work with them to build better classroom resources for their schools. Through regular visits to schools, consultants gain intimate knowledge to better serve the needs of each individual school. Consultants would work primarily from a home office setting, but would be required to make scheduled visits to our New York office for training and staff meetings.
Requirements:
Ideally you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:
- Former Educators such as Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, or Classroom Teaching/Education experience
- Education or Teaching Degree
- Energetic, Independent, Self-Starter
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Transportation-you would need a car to travel to appointments, pick up materials, etc. Company would reimburse per current federal POV rates.
Location:
We are seeking to hire for consultants visiting school districts in New Jersey.
Compensation:
Competitive salary and incentive compensation. Company benefits package includes health coverage (including prescription drug coverage), 401K plan and liberal vacation policy.
Contact: Craig Low, Vice President
Email resume and cover letter to: careers@leeandlow.com
or via fax at (212) 683-1894
