[OPLINLIST] Position Posting: Community Relations Specialist

[Margaret Robinson]

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 Specialist 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
*         Plan, implement, and coordinate public relations, marketing, and communications activities for the Library within budget, and evaluate success of campaigns.
*         Promote library programs and services by creating, editing and disseminating brochures, flyers, video and web content, press releases.
*         Collaborate with Manager and other internal stakeholders to educate the community and potential community partners about the value and benefits of the Library.
*         Promote a positive brand image and act as a brand ambassador.
*         Create and manage marketing assets, such as photos and videos, for use in Library promotions.
*         Represent the Library at community events.
*         Develop relationships with patrons, influencers, and community partners in support of Library initiatives.
*         Plan, implement, promote and evaluate library programs, and writing contests, as needed.
*         Assist with grant research, preparation, execution and reporting.
*         Develop content for and coordinate preparation of 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 related field (Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or Communications).
*         Minimum three years of multimedia, communications, development or marketing experience.
*         Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
*         Strong customer service orientation, responsive to internal and external customers.
*         Written and verbal communication skills necessary to work effectively with various levels of library staff, vendors, community partners, and patrons.
*         Demonstrated interpersonal and conflict management skills, with an ability to work in a team environment.
*         Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and productive with excellent time management skills.
*         Ability to comprehend marketing strategy and offer creative concepts and design solutions that support project goals and objectives.
*         Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously, under pressure of deadlines or unexpected changes.
*         Experience with video production, desktop publishing, web, and Office 365.
*         Prior experience in grant writing preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

*         Starting pay is $17.29 - $22.83 per hour

*         Excellent benefits package including pick-up of employee's contribution (10%) to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)

Status/Schedule of Hours

*         Non-Exempt, Bargaining Unit 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, WCPL application and portfolio** to:

Human Resources, CRS1022WP, 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

** Please include three samples of your work, may include press releases, brochures, flyers or video productions



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 wclibrary.info<mailto:mrobinson at wclibrary.info>

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