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Community Relations Specialist

Rochester Hills (MI) Public Library

 

 

Position:        Community Relations Specialist position, 37.5 hours a week

 

Salary:                       $30,672 $41,976 annually

 

Benefits:        Health and dental insurance, 10 sick days, 18 days annual vacation, standard holidays, pension after first six months, disability insurance

 

Dates:                        Send resume by:                November 30, 2015

                        Interviews anticipated:     December 3, 2015

                        Decision anticipated by: December 12, 2015

                        Starting date:                                  ASAP

 

Apply at: http://www.rhpl.org/jobs   Make sure to fill out the online applications, attach a cover letter and resume.

 

This person reports to the library director and plans, coordinates and implements programs, special events, publications, media relations and meeting room bookings for the library.

 

Required skills, education and training:

• Artistic and creative ability to facilitate the design of printed pieces, displays and other presentations
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge, skill and ability in the area of desktop publishing (InDesign, PhotoShop, Adobe Reader, PowerPoint, Microsoft Expression, Joomla)
• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in both in oral and written form
• Must be a self-starter, able to manage multiple projects effectively and to meet deadlines
• Desire to meet and serve the public

 

 

Desired skills, education and training:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, journalism, communications or related field, as well as experience with desktop publishing

 

Essential Functions of the job:

This person will be able to share and perform the following essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation:

 

·         Plans and implements a proactive media relations program

·         Writes and designs a newsletter which is mailed to the entire library service area four times per year

·         Writes news releases for all programs and events, special announcements, changes in service, and promotes community awareness of library’s resources, services and programs

·         Creates flyers and posters for library and Friends of RHPL activities

·         Designs the library’s annual report

·         Selects printers based on competitive bids

·         Tracks program attendance statistics

·         Monitors media coverage of library programs

·         Contacts local businesses for donations to support programs as necessary

·         Writes grant proposals for programs and exhibits

·         Plans and coordinates library programs for adults

·         Assists youth services librarians in program planning

·         Handles meeting room bookings

·         Creates exciting and innovative programming consistent with the mission of the library

·         Cultivates partnerships for joint community projects

·         Assists library–related organizations in the coordination of special events, activities and programs

·         Updates online calendar, events web page, and plasma TV in the library lobby

 

Critical Mental Requirements

Continuously:

·         Supervises arrangements and assists with organization of receptions, public meetings, and fund-raisers for the library and Friends’ organization

Frequently:

·         Able to work independently and assume responsibility.

·         Able to work effectively with associates supervisors and customers.

·         Able to be flexible, work under short time constraints, and meet deadlines

·         Able to make administrative decisions, interpret policies.

·         Able to interact with co-workers and supervisors.

·         Able to interact with the public.

 

The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.