Library Technical Assistant, Public Relations Office - Greenwich Library. Part-time (15 hours/week). $15.00 Hourly.
Part-time position located in the Public Relations
Office of the Greenwich Library. Up to 15 hrs./wk. Responsibilities
include: Writing and editing press releases, enewsletters, and social
media posts to promote Greenwich Library and its programs, services, and
collections. Also includes data entry in Library events database;
working with staff and volunteers preparing signs, posters, flyers, and
displays; and contact with public for rental/use of Library facilities.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES: Writes press releases, calendar
listings and blog entries about programs and services. Uses online tools
such as blogs and other social media to share information about
Greenwich Library. Gathers and prepares information about library
programs, services, and collections for internal and external
distribution. Assists patrons and volunteers with booking events in
Library facilities: data entry in Library Events database, contract with
public for rental/use of Library facilities, communicate Library policy
to the public. Works with staff and volunteers to prepare signs,
posters, flyers, and displays Fields inquiries about the Library and its
programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of college level courses in
public relations, marketing, communications, English, library science or
a related field plus a minimum of 12 months’ experience working in a
professional environment; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong
Writing Skills. Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in
writing, to patrons, volunteers and staff. Assist staff and public in a
courteous and cooperative manner. Ability to follow instructions.
Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office including Word, Publisher,
and Excel. Knowledge of Office 365 and Google Drive. Proficiency with
Facebook, Twitter, Constant Contact, Flickr and other social media
tools. Basic understanding of the research process, ability to write a
short synopsis of a given topic.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL OPERATION: Must be capable of sitting
at a keyboard for data entry for two to three hour sessions or length
of work time. Must be able to reach to post flyers around the library
facility.
Detailed information about the Town as well as the job
description and requirements are available on the Town’s website: www.greenwichct.org. Town of Greenwich, HR Department, 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT 06830. EOE M/F/D/V
