[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Community Relations Specialist

[Margaret Robinson]

Community Relations Specialist
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 Specialist to help us fulfill our Mission and Values<https://wclibrary.info/documents/StrategicRoadmap2030.jpg> 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, 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 $17.64 - $22.53 per hour

  *   Excellent benefits package including pick-up of employee's contribution (10%) to Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS<https://www.opers.org/>)

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, CRS523WP, 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.


Posting is open until filled.

Margaret Robinson
Human Resources Manager
Washington-Centerville Public Library
111 W Spring Valley Road
Centerville, OH 45458
PH:  937-610-4482
Email:  mrobinson at wclibrary.info<mailto:mrobinson at wclibrary.info>

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