State of Mississippi
Social Media
State of Mississippi, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, United States,
Salary:
$33,600.00 Annually
Location :
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
9111-0245-20240724HI
Department:
0245 - LIBRARY COMMISSION
Opening Date:
07/25/2024
Closing Date:
8/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary:
$33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary:
$33,600.00
About the Agency:
The Mississippi Library Commission is committed --- through leadership, advocacy, and service --- to strengthening and enhancing libraries and library services for all Mississippians. For questions regarding this position please contact hr@mlc.lib.ms.us.
About the Position:
The Mississippi Library Commission is seeking a creative, tech-savvy, and highly motivated Social Media Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies to enhance our online presence, engage with our community, and promote the Commission's services as well as assisting Mississippi public libraries with their promotional and marketing needs. This role requires a passionate individual who can effectively communicate the value of libraries and foster a vibrant online community.
What you'll need to be Successful:
Successful Candidate is a team player, have a good attitude, are willing to learn and grow, have an attention to detail. Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills. Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Video editing software, etc.). Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience managing social media platforms for a brand or organization. Knowledge of library services and a passion for promoting literacy and community engagement is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree. Hiring agency's preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. May require a valid Mississippi drivers license.
Characteristics of Work
See for information regarding this classificationsMinimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree.
Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
01
What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
NoneGED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma30 semester hoursAssociate's Degree / 60 semester hours90 semester hoursBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeSpecialist DegreeDoctorate Degree
02
How many years of relevant experience do you have?
None6 months of experience1 year of experience2 years of experience3 years of experience4 years of experience5 years of experience6 years of experience7 years of experience8 years of experience9 years of experience10 years of experienceMore than 10 years
Required Question
$33,600.00 Annually
Location :
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
9111-0245-20240724HI
Department:
0245 - LIBRARY COMMISSION
Opening Date:
07/25/2024
Closing Date:
8/6/2024 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary:
$33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary:
$33,600.00
About the Agency:
The Mississippi Library Commission is committed --- through leadership, advocacy, and service --- to strengthening and enhancing libraries and library services for all Mississippians. For questions regarding this position please contact hr@mlc.lib.ms.us.
About the Position:
The Mississippi Library Commission is seeking a creative, tech-savvy, and highly motivated Social Media Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing social media strategies to enhance our online presence, engage with our community, and promote the Commission's services as well as assisting Mississippi public libraries with their promotional and marketing needs. This role requires a passionate individual who can effectively communicate the value of libraries and foster a vibrant online community.
What you'll need to be Successful:
Successful Candidate is a team player, have a good attitude, are willing to learn and grow, have an attention to detail. Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills. Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Video editing software, etc.). Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience managing social media platforms for a brand or organization. Knowledge of library services and a passion for promoting literacy and community engagement is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree. Hiring agency's preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. May require a valid Mississippi drivers license.
Characteristics of Work
See for information regarding this classificationsMinimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree.
Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
01
What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
NoneGED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma30 semester hoursAssociate's Degree / 60 semester hours90 semester hoursBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeSpecialist DegreeDoctorate Degree
02
How many years of relevant experience do you have?
None6 months of experience1 year of experience2 years of experience3 years of experience4 years of experience5 years of experience6 years of experience7 years of experience8 years of experience9 years of experience10 years of experienceMore than 10 years
Required Question