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Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County</span></a><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="margin:0px"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">(OH)<span> </span></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">seeks
a knowledgeable <b>Strategic Communications Officer</b></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> to
</span></span>manage communications on strategic topics with members of the community, key strategic partners, and local, state, and national stakeholders on behalf of the Library, the CEO, and the Board of Trustees. They will cultivate and manage effective
working relationships with other stakeholders, key elected officials, policy makers and staff of related governmental bodies on campaigns to earn the backing of government officials and the public.
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as the public information officer for the Library and Library Board issuing press releases, managing media contacts, and acting as chief spokesperson. Fields and directs responses to media-related inquiries. Coordinates responses to all public information
requests from the media and other sources. Serves as a member of the Continuity of Operations Team during times of crisis. (2) Leads all library advocacy efforts, developing and maintaining relationships with elected officials at all levels, as well as lobbyists
and government relations officers at other libraries and library associations. Creates written and oral communications to support understanding of library issues among policy makers and community leaders. Develops advocacy strategies related to pending legislation
and policies. (3)</span> Manages library strategic planning processes, including coordinating community input opportunities and focus groups, staff engagement, and outcome tracking. Responsible for overseeing the production of strategic reports, annual reports,
and other organizational documents.<span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"> (4)</span> Coordinates all library levy campaigns, including filing documents, developing themes and advertising, and serving as primary
contact for levy campaign committees during and in between votes. (5) Acts as media handler for the CEO, including management of appearances, media events, commercials, and providing day-to day management of CEO’s social media accounts.<span style="margin:0px; font-size:11.5pt">
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<b><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Qualifications.</span></b><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11.5pt"><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="margin:0px"> </span></span></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif">Bachelor’s
degree in communications or closely related field required. A minimum of five years of public information officer and/or communications experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with policymakers, industry lobbyists, government leaders, and partner
organizations to ensure advocacy efforts. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to translate library priorities into digestible and persuasive campaigns for government and community leaders. Demonstrates a commitment to transparency and
the ability to retain composure under pressure. Experience leading successful community conversations, focus groups, and strategic planning initiatives. Experience with levy or other political campaigns preferred. <span>Facility with using statistics and
data visualization to tell stories and influence public opinion.</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Physical Requirements.</span></b><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11.5pt"><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="margin:0px"> </span></span></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"></span><span style="margin:0px; line-height:normal; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Nature
of work requires a high level of ability to effectively communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing and using basic technology resources (email, etc.) with attention to detail. Requires regular travel to other library branches, and community
meetings as needed. Some transporting of library promotional materials or equipment not exceeding 25 lbs. Majority of work is performed in a general office / library environment. The job requires the flexibility to multi-task, handle interruptions and emergencies,
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for extended or non-traditional hours as needed to perform job duties.</span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11.5pt"><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="margin:0px"> </span></span></span><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Participation
and attendance at promotional events and off-site meetings required. </span></p>
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<b><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Compensation</span><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">.</span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11.5pt"><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="margin:0px"> </span></span></span></b><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">Starting
annual salary of $</span><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">56,521</span><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">
</span><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">(negotiable with experience) and an excellent fringe benefit package including a pension plan with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).</span><span style="margin:0px; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="margin:0px"> </span></span><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11.5pt"><span style="margin:0px; font-size:11pt; font-family:Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif; background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"> </span></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County</span><br>
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