Own and support the library\'s marketing and storytelling efforts through content creation, social media, and event support in a hands-on communications internship.

Supports marketing campaigns and social media posting
Creates content and coordinates event support

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Joliet Public Library is seeking a creative, outgoing Communications Intern to support our marketing efforts. This is a hands-on, paid internship designed for a student who wants real-world experience in communications, social media, writing and event support, all within a community-centered library environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, talking to people, and helping tell the story of a library they love.
Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
This is a temporary (September through December), part-time (maximum of 20-hours a week) position.

Requirements

The minimum education requirement for the position is a high school diploma and enrollment in college. Ideal candidates will have an interest in marketing communications.

Preferred

Spanish speaking skills are a plus.

Joliet Public Library

Since first opening our doors in 1876, the Joliet Public Library has offered many resources to the citizens of Joliet. We invite you to visit both of our physical locations where we bring together the resources, services, and expertise to inspire Joliet residents of all ages to READ ~ EXPLORE ~ ASK ~ DISCOVER with library kits.READ, listen, and view thousands of items including books, music, and movies in a variety of formats convenient to you.EXPLORE state-of-the-art technologies, the hottest bestsellers, new film releases, and more than 2,000 programs offered each year.ASK questions and seek the assistance of our knowledgeable staff in locating reputable information in the catalog, from a database, or on the Internet.DISCOVER new ideas, research history, become acquainted with other cultures, and locate the factual information needed to make informed decisions.The Joliet Public Library connects you to your world, your community, and yourself!

Joliet, Illinois, USA

93 employees (9 in marketing)

www.jolietlibrary.org/index.php/en

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

8.4K

Traffic Source Mix

28.7%

Direct

46.7%

Referral

5.8%

Social

17.2%

Paid

1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~93

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

5 (5% of company)

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Responsibilities

The Joliet Public Library is seeking a creative, outgoing Communications Intern to support our marketing efforts. This is a hands-on, paid internship designed for a student who wants real-world experience in communications, social media, writing and event support, all within a community-centered library environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating content, talking to people, and helping tell the story of a library they love.
Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
This is a temporary (September through December), part-time (maximum of 20-hours a week) position.

Requirements

The minimum education requirement for the position is a high school diploma and enrollment in college. Ideal candidates will have an interest in marketing communications.

Preferred

Spanish speaking skills are a plus.