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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Events Specialist – Community Engagement</span></u></b><b><u><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Salary Range:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">$47,195.20 – $73,611.20 annually</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PURPOSE OF JOB:
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Event Specialist position is responsible for planning, support and execution of in-person and virtual events to fulfill the library’s
community engagement and public service strategies. This position coordinates all aspects of CML-hosted events from scheduling through post-event reporting; and serves as the point-of-contact and venue representative for external events held at the library.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:11.25pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Apply Today!</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=32cd786e-c6b9-4eee-afc2-3fdbcaeb90cb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=493209&lang=en_US">https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=32cd786e-c6b9-4eee-afc2-3fdbcaeb90cb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=493209&lang=en_US</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Principal Duties and Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manages the event creation, support, content and on-site leadership for events and programs including the library’s author series, Columbus Book Festival, aspirational
building program events and annual signature events; and provides support and event leadership to key community and CML-hosted events at branches. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Works with strategic partners (both internal and external) to deliver high-quality events that represent the library’s strategic plan and brand.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Coordinates planning, delivery, and production of a portfolio of CML-hosted events, both in person and virtual, from inception through completion, ensuring successful
outcomes through the management of project timelines and logistics, registration, and check-in processes, procuring supplies, volunteer management, budget tracking, marketing requests, internal communication, and vendor and speaker negotiations.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Serves as the on-site person-in-charge for CML-hosted events at Main Library and/or branches by directing set-up, execution and tear-down, including managing/directing
Event Leads, custodial support, vendors, volunteers and CML staff; and managing the customer experience for attendees. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Serves as the venue representative for external and partnership events held at Main Library and/or branches, including coordinating the scheduling, internal communication
and CML support department requests; managing partner relations; and providing on-site event leadership. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders who support library events; includes communicating needs in a timely manner and collaborating
on workflow and scheduling.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Acts as a library representative in the community, at events and through outreach presentations, by sharing key messages to communicate the library’s vison and
purpose, strengthens brand awareness, drives customer visits, and encourages community engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Writes and delivers content to the Marketing & Communications department for marketing pieces, social media, Communico event listings, emails and/or website(s)
ensuring that all messaging accurately represent the library’s programs and events. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Provides administrative support to the Event Manager, including fulfilling information requests, preparing briefing materials and research for projects and strategic
organizational and departmental initiatives. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Performs additional duties as assigned. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Qualifications and Requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High School Diploma or G.E.D required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3-5 years of event planning, project coordination or outreach experience desired. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Strong organization and critical thinking skills. Ability to anticipate needs and give attention to detail.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Highly motivated and proactive; possesses the ability to take initiative, manage multiple complex projects, negotiate conflicts, prioritize work, and meet tight
deadlines under pressure.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with professionalism and in alignment with the library’s brand voice.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Comfortable acting as the person-in-charge. Ability to quickly and calmly make actionable decisions in high-pressure situations, sometimes in front of a crowd,
library leadership, community partners, and/or VIPs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability and commitment to work with the public. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to effectively present in a variety of formal settings – one-on-one and in groups; to peers and library leadership, etc. Commands attention and confidently
manages group process. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e., Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and
systems. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Deborah Plummer
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">| <span style="color:#404040">
Talent Acquisition and Retention Manager</span><b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Columbus Metropolitan Library</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Human Resources<br>
96 S. Grant Ave Columbus, OH 43215<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">614.849.1059 office </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:dplummer@columbuslibrary.org">dplummer@columbuslibrary.org</a>
<a href="https://www.columbuslibrary.org/">columbuslibrary.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">My pronouns are: she/her/hers</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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