Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing communications team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive branding, marketing, public relations, and internal communication strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as the Library’s official representative and primary liaison to Office of Community Engagement.
• Provide strategic direction to Library leadership and department managers on communications initiatives.
• Manage department communications policies, procedures, and budgets.
• Direct department media relations efforts, including press releases, media advisories, interviews, and public statements.
• Coordinate proactive and crisis communications, including emergency messaging.
• Facilitate library representation in media interviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Office of Community Engagement.
• Ensure consistent brand identity and messaging across all platforms and locations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: Communications, marketing, or public relations; Library services, community engagement, or public-facing program coordination; Supervising staff or leading project teams; Developing and implementing marketing or communication strategies; Producing digital content, social media, or multimedia materials; Managing media relations, branding, or crisis communications
• OR
• Equivalent Combination
• Eight (8) or more years of full-time experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or library services may substitute for the degree
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred

• Experience in public sector, nonprofit, or library communications
• Strong editing, proofreading, and content-development skills
• Experience with SharePoint, HTML, and web content management systems
• Background in marketing strategy and organizational communication
• Experience creating digital content, social media campaigns, or multimedia projects
• Ability to learn and implement emerging technologies effectively

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• - Medical Insurance
• - Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• - Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• - Dental Insurance
• - Vision Insurance
• - Flexible Spending Accounts
• - Medical Reimbursement Account
• - Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• - Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• - Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• - Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)