New Media & Communications Coordinator (40Hrs/Week) - Administration

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Administration (Downtown Lansing)
Full-time. 40 Hours/week. May include evenings and weekends.

Capital Area District Library (CADL) provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, CADL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any CADL location.

Education & Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, similar liberal arts field or its equivalent.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in communications or public relations.
• Experience deploying social/networking media and Web 2.0 tools in a professional environment. Strong knowledge of podcast creation. Strong writing and proofreading skills. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Publisher.
  

Nature of Work

• Under the supervision of the Marketing Director, is responsible for Web-based content creation, development and implementation of social media and assists Marketing Director in a wide variety of public relations and marketing projects.
• Evaluates existing and emerging social media tools in the context of CADL's communication goals for various target audiences. Develops and maintains social media tools as appropriate to achieve those goals including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, blogs, etc.
  
• Creates announcements and press releases for print and electronic media outlets. Writes and proofreads as required. Produces Podcasts.
  
• Assists with expos and special events and special events sponsored by CADL Represents CADL on various library and community committees.
  

Salary

$28,545 - $35,681 annually (plus benefits)

To Apply

Please send or FAX a cover letter, current resume, and a completed
Capital Area District Library Application (PDF*) to:
Capital Area District Library
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 40719
Lansing, MI 48901-7919
FAX 517.374.1068

All applications for employment must be made on the Capital Area District Library application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply.

For More Information

Contact the Capital Area District Library