GLADL – Marketing Coordinator (Part-Time)

The Grand Ledge Area District Library is a Class IV library in a thriving suburb west of Lansing with a service population of 16,000 people and annual operating budget of $750,000.  We want your ideas on how to enhance our collections (90K items), draw new users to the library (70K annual visitors), and create new readers (98K annual circulation).  Lots to do in Grand Ledge and the greater Lansing area (music, plays, arts, river, parks) and we love a parade! 

The Grand Ledge Area District Library is looking for a creative individual to preparing marketing content and connecting with community organizations to increase awareness of the library and to assist with implementing programs. 

Major duties include:

·         Responsibilities include creating publicity material for the library, website content, managing the advertising budget, and maintaining the library’s social media presence. 

·         Programming duties include providing creative input, documenting/publicizing events, and assisting with events as needed.  We want your energy to welcome and engage patrons of all ages to the wide variety of services the library has to offer. 

·         Staff are responsible for a wide variety of clerical activities and considerable communication with and service to library patrons to ensure a positive library experience. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Education normally acquired through the completion of a high school degree, some college experience preferred.

·         Previous design and marketing experience required. 

·         Previous library experience preferred. 

·         Experience with Adobe Photoshop/GIMP or MS Publisher software applications required.

SALARY: $12.00-14.00 per hour (negotiable based upon experience)

HOURS:  24 hrs. per week, some evening and weekend hours required.

BENEFITS: Limited benefits include annual paid personal time, life insurance/disability package, holidays, and 1% matching 457 retirement plan

SUBMIT: Please complete GLADL job application and send resume and a sample of your publicity/ad work to Attn: Library Director, GLADL, 131 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, grandledgelibrary.adm@gmail.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday October 11, 2018.  Position open until filled.

Visit our website at grandledge.lib.mi.us.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.