[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Community Relations & Development Manager

[Margaret Robinson]

Community Relations & Development Manager
Centerville, Ohio

The Washington-Centerville Public Library, a busy mid-sized suburban library serving a population of approximately 56,000 citizens in the communities of Centerville and Washington Township, is seeking a Community Relations & Development Manager to help us fulfill our Mission and Values<https://wclibrary.info/documents/vision_mission_values.pdf> and demonstrate our Customer Service Philosophy <https://wclibrary.info/about/documents/customer-service-web.pdf>

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
*         Assess library service and program needs of Centerville & Washington Township residents, library patrons and special target groups via formal and informal market research methods.
*         Plan, implement and promote special Library events, programs and celebrations.
*         Develop connections and collaborations with community agencies and organizations to increase the Library's presence in the community via joint projects, promotions and initiatives.
*         Oversees content of library's website and staff intranet.
*         Serve as Library's liaison to the media including writing and distributing press releases publicizing library activities and accomplishments.
*         Oversee and develop fundraising efforts for library foundation.
*         Support the Friends of WCPL; attend Friends meetings; present requests to Friends Board to fund short-term projects within the Library.
*         Advocate for state and local funding with key stakeholders, including local and elected officials and State Legislators.
*         Research, propose and implement ideas that set WCPL apart from other libraries and respond to the needs of the community.
*         Provide staff oversight, training and development; monitor and evaluate work performance and provide performance feedback as needed within the department.
*         Develop content for monthly/annual reports, and statistical reports for presentation to the Board, staff and patrons.
*         Perform other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge
*         Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field required; Master's degree considered a plus.
*         Minimum of 4 years Marketing/PR experience.
*         Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
*         Excellent oral and written communication skills to include advanced presentation skills and public speaking ability.
*         Expert graphics/desktop publishing and design skills.
*         Excellent MS office software skills.
*         Experienced in forecasting, planning and project management.
*         Administrative mindset; global orientation.
*         Fact-based, analytical decision maker.
*         Experienced in media relations.
*         Extrapolate and apply information creatively.
*         Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and productive with excellent time management skills.
*         Multi-tasking - handle multiple projects with competing deadlines.
*         Collaborative, hands-on style with exceptional follow through and a sense of humor; good motivations skills.

Compensation & Benefits

*         Starting wage is $25.71 per hour

*         Excellent benefits package including pick-up of employee's contribution to Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Status/Schedule of Hours

*         Exempt position, 40 hours per week; may require occasional evenings and weekends

*         Position is located at the Woodbourne Library



To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit cover letter, resume and WCPL application to:

Human Resources, CRDM1021WP, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 111 West Spring Valley Road, Centerville, OH 45458 or email to: HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us<mailto:HumanResources at wcpl.lib.oh.us>

*         WCPL Application can be found at www.wclibrary.info<http://www.wclibrary.info> under Employment



All offers of employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint check.


Margaret Robinson
Human Resources Manager
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH 45458
Phone:  937-610-4482
Fax:  937-610-4483
Email:  mrobinson at wcpl.lib.oh.us<mailto:mrobinson at wcpl.lib.oh.us>

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