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Coordinator, Literature

The literature coordinator is responsible for maintaining literature inventory and making literature available to members.

Contact Literature Coordinator

Qualifications

  • Should generally have at least 3 to 5 years continuous sobriety, detail oriented with good organizational and communication skills.
  • Should have general computer skills, preferably with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
  • Should have previous Intergroup service experience.

Duties

  • Assist the Intergroup chair in managing the intergroup office upkeep and maintenance.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure an adequate supply.
  • Advise the board and membership of new publications available from AAWS and the Grapevine.
  • Communicate AA approved literature and other approved supply (medallions, chips, slogans, steps, traditions, concepts blinds) order requirements to Office Administrator.
  • Reconcile inventory received against orders placed.
  • Request the office administrator to report and resolve order discrepancies with the supplier.
  • Forward all invoices and packing slips for goods received to Office administrator for processing.
  • Mark price and book code on inside cover of all books for sale.
  • Request the office administrator set up new inventory items in QuickBooks.
  • Request the office administrator and webmaster update all price lists.
  • Take mid-year and year-end inventory.
  • Recruit volunteers to help take inventory.
  • Report any inventory adjustment(s) to the treasurer and the office administrator.
  • Train office volunteers on literature order transactions and related telephone answering techniques.
  • Organize a literature table at Ottawa area AA events whenever possible.
  • Recruit volunteers to help with the literature table at Ottawa area AA events.
  • Label inventory shelving accurately and keep shelves neat and orderly.
  • Provide annual statistics including but not limited to: The number of pamphlets provided, meeting lists provided, books provided.
  • Update and produce price lists for use by the front-desk volunteers.
  • Liaise with webmaster to ensure the on-line ordering system accurately reflects inventory availability.

Source: OAI Roles & Responsibilities (PDF)