Assistant to the
Executive Director
Event: Charleston Literary Festival
Location: Charleston, South Carolina | Possibility Remote or Hybrid
Duration: Contract / 20 hours a week (Feb-August), 30 hours a week (September-November). Must be available for November 6-15, 2026 (Festival days).
Salary: TBD
Reports to: Executive Director
Role Overview
The Assistant supports the Executive Director in all elements of the Festival organization including coordinating and delivering high-quality literary sessions for the festival. This role involves research, scheduling, speaker coordination, and on-ground execution, making it ideal for someone passionate about books, authors, and literary conversations. The Assistant to the Executive Director will also assist on day-to-day tasks related to Charleston Literary Festival programming and ongoing administrative work supporting the Executive Director.
Marketing Director
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Duration: Full Time
Salary: 85K
Role Overview
The Marketing Director will be responsible for building, managing, and amplifying the festival’s brand across all platforms. This role is responsible for driving national audience growth, Festival ticket sales, partnerships, and brand consistency to position the festival as a must-attend national cultural event and sell tickets.
Please send a CV and cover letter explaining your motivation to join Charleston Literary Festival to Amanda Bagdonas, Operations Director at amanda@charlestonliteraryfestival.com before end of day on Monday, February 16th, 2026.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact amanda@charlestonliteraryfestival.com.
