Under the management of the Engagement & Design Department Head, the Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and creating internal and external communication content for use on the web, media releases, marketing collateral, newsletters, presentations, advertising and marketing campaigns. The Communications Specialist works closely with freelancers as needed and consults with community partners. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening and weekend hours. Employees may be classified as salaried and exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines if they meet the applicable salary requirements. Regular full-time and part-time employees are non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Full Time - thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week * Negotiable schedule, some remote work possible * $43,600-$53,400 per year * Paid vacation accrual with one week's vacation available upon hire * Annual sick leave allowance * Personal business days * Paid holidays: nine official holidays, plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday * Health care coverage, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision reimbursements, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee * Defined contribution retirement plan with matching funds up to 5% of salary per year APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employment_Application.pdf>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson - Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs@cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> Sincerely, [cid:image001.png@01DC0170.0A6490C0] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks@cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068