Public Relations, Marketing and Programming Coordinator

PUBLIC RELATIONS, MARKETING AND PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR

Pay Grade: $40,000 per year starting

The position offers sick leave, vacation and insurance benefits

Hours: Full time position

2,080 hours a year (averages 40 hours a week as scheduled)

May include evening and weekend hours

Department: Administration

Job Mission: To promote, communicate and market the Library's messages, programs and services externally and internally in a variety of mediums including but not limited to newspapers and other local media, electronic/social media, publications and signage and to direct, coordinate and create Library oriented programming.

Job Requirements:

• Possess an associate’s or higher level of degree in communications, mass media, public relations, marketing, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Journalism experience with strong written and oral communication skills with knowledge of various communications styles to inform, persuade, and educate diverse audiences
• Experience with laying out and publishing text and photographic material
• Experience with developing websites and creating web content
• Experience with creating and posting professional social media content
• Ability to work with computer software such as Photoshop and other similar programs and to use hardware such as cameras, scanners, copiers, computers, etc.
• Ability to write and edit original text that will promote and enhance the Library
• Ability to coordinate and create newsletters utilizing multiple modes of delivery
• Possess graphic design skills (preferred, but not required)
• Possess video creation and editing skills (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to perform routine and assigned duties while being under indirect supervision and/or while working alone
• Ability to work with Library staff to create displays and programs
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as assigned
• Ability to work with staff members in both structured and unstructured environments
• Possess exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Broad knowledge of the library’s patron demographics and ability to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; convey an interest in diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Ability to physically move light materials
• Superior customer service skills

Job Description:

• Write and publish regularly scheduled publications promoting the Library, its collections and its programming in a variety of mediums
• Coordinates and writes library press releases, book reviews, targeted emails, and web stories
• Coordinates library awareness activities and represents the library at public meetings
• Represents the Library at community meetings and events to seek communication opportunities
• Works with the administration in cultivating media and stakeholder relationships and create, list and maintain contacts in local and area media and businesses
• Assist the various departments in producing print and electronic materials for the public
• Oversees library website, social media and library app updates
• Reviews and enters programs into and the website calendar database
• Assist in the creation of in-house materials including signs, flyers or other print or electronic materials
• Provides input to the library’s administrative team regarding areas of public interest
• Work directly with the programming committee and staff in general in promoting Library activities, events, and displays for the public
• Coordinates all library programming activities and schedules
• Assist in assembling, maintaining, and updating materials, equipment and software needed to market and promote the Library to its patrons and the public in general
• Create and maintain a system of communicating with various Library departments and committees to ensure timely and accurate promotion of activities and events
• Serves as primary grammar and content editor for all external-facing communications
• Serves as Library public information contact through response to calls for information from individuals and organizations; responds to and facilitates requests from media companies, photographers and community organizations to use Library space for video or photo productions; coordinates Library participation in or hosting of community events.
• Perform other committee, departmental and Library duties as assigned by the Director

Updated 7/2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 2 years (Required)
• Public relations: 2 years (Required)
• Community engagement: 2 years (Required)
• Web development: 2 years (Required)
• Writing skills: 5 years (Preferred)
• Library Services: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000