City of Charlottesville
Library - Public Communications Specialist
City of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of
Public Communications Specialist
for the Central Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration.The preferred hiring range for this position is between $19.04 to $24.75 hourly ($39,603.20 - $51,480.00 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit
Employee Benefits .The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.This position performs professional work promoting the educational services offered by Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Working with the Library Director, develops, implements, and maintains marketing and public relations plans; creates and disperses press releases, newsletters, ads, and other public information; promotes use of the library's webpages; creates and maintains visual standards to assure all library locations present public information in a consistent manner; creates attractive public relations materials including flyers, brochures, bookmarks, and handouts.For more information about the Library and this position please go to:
JMRLThe City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of 'Continuous.' If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.Develops and maintains the library's public relations plan;Maintains the library's style manual;Produces outreach content with a variety of communication tools (print, multimedia, online) in support of the library's mission;Creates press releases, newsletters, flyers and other public information materials;Writes columns for weekly and monthly newspapers;Maintains communication with local media representatives (newspaper, radio, TV, web);Assures that all public communication materials are consistent throughout the regional library;Takes official library photographs;Schedules staff appearances on TV and radio;Liaises with internal and external clients planning events and media coverage;Education:
A bachelor's degree in media, marketing, communications, or equivalent with three years of experience as a publicist or graphic designer.Skills:
Considerable writing, editing, content design, and desktop publishing skills;Proficiency in use of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and most Microsoft software;Superior ability in developing graphics, posters, bookmarks, flyers, etc.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;Strong commitment to public service;Ability to create online communications that meet ADA accessibility guidelines;Proficiency in communicating through Facebook, Twitter, and other social mediaStandard Office ConditionsMust be able to hear and communicate effectively with or without accommodation.Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.This position reports to the Library Director and frequently interacts with library managers and local media representatives.The position occasionally requires evenings and weekend hours to meet deadlines.
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Public Communications Specialist
for the Central Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Commitment, Respect, Innovation, and Collaboration.The preferred hiring range for this position is between $19.04 to $24.75 hourly ($39,603.20 - $51,480.00 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit
Employee Benefits .The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.This position performs professional work promoting the educational services offered by Jefferson-Madison Regional Library. Working with the Library Director, develops, implements, and maintains marketing and public relations plans; creates and disperses press releases, newsletters, ads, and other public information; promotes use of the library's webpages; creates and maintains visual standards to assure all library locations present public information in a consistent manner; creates attractive public relations materials including flyers, brochures, bookmarks, and handouts.For more information about the Library and this position please go to:
JMRLThe City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of 'Continuous.' If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.Develops and maintains the library's public relations plan;Maintains the library's style manual;Produces outreach content with a variety of communication tools (print, multimedia, online) in support of the library's mission;Creates press releases, newsletters, flyers and other public information materials;Writes columns for weekly and monthly newspapers;Maintains communication with local media representatives (newspaper, radio, TV, web);Assures that all public communication materials are consistent throughout the regional library;Takes official library photographs;Schedules staff appearances on TV and radio;Liaises with internal and external clients planning events and media coverage;Education:
A bachelor's degree in media, marketing, communications, or equivalent with three years of experience as a publicist or graphic designer.Skills:
Considerable writing, editing, content design, and desktop publishing skills;Proficiency in use of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and most Microsoft software;Superior ability in developing graphics, posters, bookmarks, flyers, etc.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form;Strong commitment to public service;Ability to create online communications that meet ADA accessibility guidelines;Proficiency in communicating through Facebook, Twitter, and other social mediaStandard Office ConditionsMust be able to hear and communicate effectively with or without accommodation.Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.This position reports to the Library Director and frequently interacts with library managers and local media representatives.The position occasionally requires evenings and weekend hours to meet deadlines.
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