Manager, Marketing Communications - The Westport Library. Reports
to Chief Development and Marketing Communications Officer. The
Westport, CT Library has undergone an exciting transformation that is
taking the organization into the 21st century and beyond. Dramatic in
its redesign, the new space is unparalleled in its ability to adapt and
shift with the ever-changing needs of the community.
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities include: developing and implementing the
annual marketing communications plan to raise awareness of the Library’s
extensive offerings and drive attendance and increase utilization of
its services and programs; project managing the marketing communications
assets including collateral, annual publications, and digital assets;
and serving as the primary content developer for all email/newsletters,
the magazine, campaigns, annual report and other marketing materials.
Manage the day to day aspects of the marketing communications function,
the budget for all projects, including promotional campaigns, collateral
production, and contracted services. Generate regular reports to help
evaluate the performance of various marketing initiatives and programs.
The Manager, Marketing Communications will report to the Chief
Development and Marketing Communications Officer.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will be an innovative thinker who creatively
develops content that demonstrates new approaches to learning and
disseminating information. They will have had proven success in the
implementation of marketing and communications strategies and best
practices and demonstrated ability to translate marketing objectives
into compelling communications that achieve targeted results. Excellent
oral and written communication, interpersonal, collaboration and
leadership skills and ability to thrive in a relationship-oriented
culture. Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments,
while managing multiple and diverse projects simultaneously.
Willingness to work at all levels, as an individual contributor, a team
player and a team leader. Self-motivated and able to motivate others;
must be hands-on and results driven. Detail oriented, but able to think
strategically and see the big picture; strong creative thinking and
analytical skills.
Skills/Experience: A Bachelor's Degree from
an accredited college or university required. Five or more years of
experience as a Marketing and Communications professional including
public and media relations experience or equivalent is required.
Management experience is highly desirable. Highly skilled writer/editor.
(Writing samples will be requested.) Proficiency with all Microsoft
Office products. Experience in a service-oriented business or nonprofit
is highly desirable. Willingness and ability to work evenings and
weekends as required.
Interested candidates please send your application materials to jobs@westportlibrary.org, and include the job title in the subject line of the e-mail. For more information, visit westportlibrary.org/about/careers/.
