Responsibilities

• Organizational Communication Support: Recommends and implements organizational communication efforts aligned with Yakima Valley Libraries’ Strategic Plan.
• Press Release and Public Communication Support: Prepares and sends out press releases, public announcements, communication materials, reports, and organizational messaging.
• Newsletter Coordination Support: Develops, organizes, formats, and distributes internal and external newsletters and communication materials.
• Website and Content Support: Develops, updates, tracks, and maintains website messaging and written content in collaboration with staff and supervisor direction.
• Social media and Community Storytelling: Creates, schedules, and contributes written and visual content for the library’s social media platforms focused on organizational storytelling, community engagement, and public information.
• Program and Community Documentation: Captures and develops photo and written content highlighting library programs, services, partnerships, staff, and community impact.
• Communication Request Support: Develops and coordinates communication requests including website updates, newsletters, announcements, library reports, and public information materials.
• Communication System Development: Develops, organizes, and maintains communication materials, workflows, schedules, and systems across the district.
• Content Editing and Formatting Support: Reviews communication materials for grammar, readability, formatting, accessibility, and consistency with organizational communication standards.
• Staff Collaboration and Support: Collaborates with library staff to support communication needs related to programs, services, initiatives, and organizational projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Five years of experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or related work.
• Washington driver’s license.
• Library Operations Knowledge: Understanding of public library operations and services.
• Public Relation Skills: Ability to develop effective press releases and media relationships to enhance YVL’s impact and transparency.
• Storytelling Skills: Ability to effectively story tell about YVL’s services and impact to groups of various sizes.
• Content Creation Skills: Ability to create consistent and effective materials in various platforms to include Adobe, Canva, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with diverse audiences.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide excellent service in promoting library activities and services.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Library experience preferred.

Benefits

• Yakima Valley Libraries offers many benefits. Please visit our site for more information: https://www.yvl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/benefits/