SCPL is hiring: Media Coordinator in Georgetown

Salary: $16-$18 per hour; education level and experience considered

Under the direction of the Marketing Director, the Media Coordinator is responsible for planning, writing, and managing communications regarding library development, services, and programs. Duties may require independent judgment and action within specific parameters.

Essential Duties:

• Establish and maintain relationships with local media, including television, radio, newspapers, and other media for the purpose of increasing public awareness of the library and its programs and services.
• Prepare and distribute press releases. Create and post social media to promote events. Write for library blog and other media announcements.
• Work with marketing manager to develop and implement marketing campaigns and monthly printed newsletters, including writing content for projects and library website.
• Is responsible for video recording of programs and promotional materials.
• Prepare electronic newsletter and maintain its membership.
• Interact extensively with the public and vendors.
• Work with other library staff to write and assist in designing promotional materials for library programs and services.
• Prepare reports and compile statistics reflecting library activities and programs.
• Work to coordinate day-to-day activities that lead to the completion of projects and tasks.
• Work with Marketing Manager to produce the librarys podcast and upload it to the website and Spotify.
• Perform routine website updates with program events and announcements.
• Work the gallery desk as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expected Hours of Work:

Required to work 37.5 hours a week. Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm. On-site attendance is required. Work schedule is non-negotiable.

Benefts:

• Health Insurance premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Vision Insurance - premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Dental insurance premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Life insurance premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Long-term disability insurance premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Short-term disability insurance premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Employee Assistance Program - premium 100% paid by the Library.
• Accrued monthly vacation time. 12 days a year. Increases after 5 years of service.
• Accrued monthly sick time. 12 days a year.
• Enrolled in Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.
• 13 paid holidays.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in marketing, journalism, or related field preferred
• Experience and training in communications and/or public relations to include social media, research, creative writing skills and writing content for website.
• Writing for SEO a plus
• Willing and able to speak effectively in public.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills:

• Possesses strong analytical, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as the ability to anticipate future needs
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with various social media platforms.
• Knowledge of and experience with desktop publishing.
• Knowledge of and experience with adobe suite and layout design.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, orally and in writing, including through email.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to be tactful and respect confidentiality.
• Foster an environment that attracts and invites patrons to use the library.
• Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and flourish in a changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Keeps abreast of and understands emerging technologies, current trends, and best practices for the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, volunteer groups of varying personalities and ages, and to serve the public courteously in a variety of situations.
• Contributes to creating an environment oriented to trust, open communication, creative thinking, and cohesive team.
• Ability to exercise initiative, leadership, independent judgement, and maintain professionalism in uncomfortable situations.
• Ability to organize, plan, set priories, manage, use time effectively and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to take initiative and interest in improving existing work techniques and procedures.
• Ability to learn and understand professional library theories and trends.

Physical Demands

• Moving 50-100 lbs. carts and handling moderately heavy boxes of books when the occasion requires.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, type, pick, pinch, hear, and perform repetitive motions when the occasion requires.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Movement through facility locations and assisting patrons.
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify materials on shelving up to 90 and to read primarily typed or printed text in a variety of type sizes.

Work Environment

• Climate controlled environment inside the building.
• Barrier free work area

Note: This job description does not necessarily reflect all aspects of the job function.