Responsibilities

• Lead the library system’s marketing, public relations, communications, digital strategy, and social media efforts.
• Maintain a strong and recognizable library brand and establish standards for internal and external communications.
• Serve as the library’s primary spokesperson and manage media relations.
• Write, edit, and oversee news releases, announcements, publications, signage, displays, website content, and other print and digital communications.
• Oversee promotional materials, graphics, publications, website, intranet, and communications supporting library programs and services.
• Develop and implement the library’s government relations and advocacy strategy in collaboration with the Library Director, Executive Team, and Board of Trustees.
• Build and maintain relationships with elected officials, government agencies, legislative staff, community partners, media representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor legislation, public policy, and funding opportunities that may affect the library and advise leadership on potential impacts.
• Coordinate the library’s legislative agenda, including budget advocacy, testimony, position statements, and other advocacy materials.
• Represent the library at government meetings, legislative hearings, community forums, and stakeholder events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, public administration, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Seven years of related professional experience required; library experience preferred.
• Five years of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of marketing, communications, digital communications, public relations, media relations, branding, website and social media management, and emerging communications technologies.
• Knowledge of government relations, legislative processes, advocacy, and public policy.
• Knowledge of library programming, community relations, and virtual and online services.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays, annual, personal, and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; retirement benefits; professional development opportunities; and more!