Description

This position will remain open until sufficient qualified applicants are received. Initial screening will begin on Monday, March 11, 2024. To ensure first consideration, please be sure to submit your online application by this date.

Along with the online application, this position requires the submission of a brief introductory paragraph on why Sno-Isle Libraries should be considered for a State Grant to fund library facility improvements.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in your local community and getting loud for libraries? We are seeking a dynamic individual who is highly motivated and shares our passion for our brand. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting various organizational needs, public grants, and event initiatives aimed at advancing the mission and strategic objectives of our library district.

Join us in making a meaningful impact on our local community and championing the importance of libraries. The Community Engagement Specialist supports strategic and community relations initiatives, programs, and activities, including opportunities to share library information through strategic, stakeholder, community, and partnership engagement events. Additionally, this role provides technical-level support on grant and engagement functions for the organization and its working groups. This specialized work will serve within the Strategic Services Department to support strategic grant, government, and community partnerships. The position works 15 hours a week, to be determined between manager and the successful candidate.

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 2.

We Value Lived Experience 

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge. 

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits

As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, and dental coverage. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment webpage.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Develop, implement, and provide outreach and engagement strategies to solicit and strengthen community engagement.
2. Work closely and collaboratively with public officials and community partners to identify community partnership opportunities and grants that are responsive to and reflective of the needs and interests of the library and also community members.
3. Develop and sustain relationships with external stakeholders to further communications and community engagement efforts.
4. Work closely and collaboratively to design communications tools, including messaging and outreach efforts, to promote the library district and its services to the community.
5. Research, monitor, and implement promotional materials and communications tools for outreach in close collaboration with communications, including messaging and outreach efforts to promote the library district and its services to our community.
6. Support and provide equitable access and support to reach communities we currently do not reach through materials and outreach. This would include the translation of materials.
7. Participate as a member of the Sno-Isle Libraries grants team to align and prioritize grant applications, contracts, and follow-up reporting.
8. Establish effective working relationships and collaborate with the state Department of Commerce staff to advance Sno-Isle Libraries state capital grants. This supports the organizational strategic goals of creating inspiring spaces and optimizing library funding so that we can continue to be good stewards of our finances.
9. Works inclusively with individuals, networks and organizations to explore shared interests and create and act on common goals, priorities and visions.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Continually acquire new knowledge and update skills to enhance professional performance in all areas of responsibility.
2. Monitor and report work metrics for dashboard evaluation and effectiveness analysis.
3. Prepares reports, news releases and other public communications materials.
4. Attends meetings, trainings and workshops as assigned.
5. Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Strategic Relations.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Communications, political science, or a closely related field.
2. At least three years of experience in community relations, public engagement and volunteer coordination or other related work.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to operate computers for extended periods of time.

The incumbent must regularly communicate with coworkers and members of the public. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.

Incumbents may travel to various sites in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions. To accomplish this travel, the incumbent must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or to make independent arrangements for such transportation.

PLEASE NOTE: Along with the online application, this position requires the submission of a brief introductory paragraph on Why Sno-Isle Libraries should be considered for a State Grant to fund library facility improvements. 

Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.