[OPLINLIST] Public Relations Job Opening

[Sheryl D. Schirmer]

Bluffton Public Library

Public Relations Coordinator:  Promotes services and programs of the
Bluffton Public Library to the community.  

 

Position Description:  Develops, coordinates and implements plan to promote
the Bluffton Public Library, its services and programs to the community
through programs, displays, graphic designs, publicity and marketing
techniques.  Decisions will affect the public's perception of the Library.

 

Full job description and application are posted at:
http://blufftonlibrary.oplin.org <http://blufftonlibrary.oplin.org/> 

 

 

Library Public Relations Coordinator

 

Reports to:  Library Director

 

Position Description:  Develops, coordinates and implements plan to promote
the Bluffton Public Library, its services and programs to the community
through programs, displays, graphic designs, publicity and marketing
techniques.  Decisions will affect the public's perception of the Library.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Public Relations 

*	Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate public relations and
marketing activities for the Library
*	Actively seek opportunities to promote the Library to the public
*	Develop, design and produce publicity materials, including but not
limited to brochures, booklists, and signage and program flyers as needed
*	Serve as a desktop publishing resource to staff as needed
*	Represent the Library publicly at meetings and other activities as
directed
*	Assist webmaster with design and upkeep of Library Web Page
*	Work closely with other staff

 

Programming

*	Plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate adult and special
programming for the Library
*	Design and implement publicity for programs for a variety of media
*	Maintain calendar of Library programs and activities
*	Present programs, tours, etc. as needed

 

Additional Duties:

*	Perform general library duties including Circulation Desk and
Reference on a regular schedule that includes evening and Saturday hours
*	Able to work independently 
*	Perform other duties as assigned by Director

 

Qualifications:

*	Bachelor's degree and/or other education and experience supportive
of public relations and marketing assignments desired  
*	Excellent written and oral communication skills
*	Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patrons, the press
and members of the community
*	Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, desktop publishing,
database and graphics software
*	Ability to learn new programs

 

Work Schedule:  Full time 37.5 hours per week.  One evening per week and
some Saturdays required

 

Benefits*:  Pleasant working environment.  Earned Sick leave and Vacation
Benefits.  Employee portion of OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement
System) and membership in Ohio Library Council paid by Library.
Opportunities for Continuing Education through NORWELD (Northwest Regional
System) and State Library of Ohio.

 

Salary: $9.50 per hour - $9.98 per hour depending on qualifications

 

*(The Bluffton Public Library does not offer Health Benefits)

 

Completed applications may be E-mailed to the director:  schirmsh at oplin.org
or sent through the mail.

 

Position open until filled

 

 

 

Sheryl D. Schirmer, Director

Bluffton Public Library

145 South Main Street

Bluffton, Ohio  45817

419-358-5016

 

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