Marketing Associate - Pequot Library, Southport
Report to: Manager of Marketing and Communications
Supervises: Occasional volunteers and interns
Status: Part- time; hourly non-exempt employee, 20 hours/week, with occasional evenings and weekends
Salary/compensation: Commensurate with experience. Pequot Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Overview:
Pequot Library Association (Pequot Library) is searching for a dynamic
and enthusiastic nonprofit arts professional to support its marketing
goals to expand audiences, increase patron engagement, and promote the
library to a broad and diverse audience locally and throughout the state
and region, including researchers, designers, artists, historians, and
community partners.
Major Responsibilities
Program Calendars:
Draft and schedule content to local online calendars. Manage program
registration software, draft and schedule program reminder emails.
Working with Marketing/Communications Manager, Chief Librarian, and the
Education Coordinator, draft and schedule bimonthly Digital Digest
newsletters.
Press and Media: Maintain up-to-date media
lists. Develop press packets and schedule press gatherings. Maintain
press books and website history updates.
Videos and Photography:
Assist with library video and photography projects. Help coordinate
tasks related to filming, recording, and live-streaming public programs
for all ages.
Digital and Social Media: Assist with
management of Library social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube, Instagram), including some content creation and scheduling.
Assist with website updates, as needed. Assist Book Sale volunteers with
e-commerce.
Market Analysis: Work with Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and analyze market analytics.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree in business, marketing, advertising, communications, journalism,
English, or another humanities subject, or a related field with at
least two years of professional experience working in a library,
nonprofit arts and/or culture organization, or a museum/historical
society. Must be computer literate and proficient using the Microsoft
Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Experience with digital
marketing platforms and scheduling tools, Wordpress, Zoom, and/or Adobe
Creative Suite a bonus. Proven track record of working on multichannel
marketing campaigns, including print and digital media. Excellent
writing, editing, and verbal communication skills for a variety of
audiences and ages. Strategic and analytical problem-solving skills.
Flexible, creative thinker open to new ideas and shifting priorities.
Able to thrive in a faced-paced environment that supports teamwork and
collaboration among library staff, volunteers, and high school/college
interns.
Background Check Requirements: All offers are
contingent upon the successful completion of the background check, which
can include a standard criminal history.
Posting Disclaimer:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative
summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position
and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and
responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific
job-related duties by the Executive Director.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Pequot Library Association provides equal employment opportunities to
all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination
and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About Pequot Library: Bringing Literature, Music, Art, Science & the Humanities to our Community.
Pequot Library’s mission extends far beyond most traditional public
libraries. Housed in a historic building, framed by an expansive front
lawn, and located on over three acres in the historic village of
Southport in Fairfield, CT, Pequot Library is a small gem to be
discovered. For over 125 years, Pequot Library has been a pillar of
Fairfield County, providing professional, encouraging library services
and diverse programming to our local and regional community. Pequot
Library helps children develop a life-long interest in reading and
learning through engaging programs and special activities. The library
presents concerts, exhibitions, lectures, and a wide range of cultural,
educational and community events in both its Auditorium/Concert Hall and
The Perkin Gallery. Inspired by its collections and adult programs, the
library engages its audiences with the pressing issues of today. The
library is committed to integrating its internationally important
Special Collections into its day-to-day service to a broad and diverse
community through exhibitions, interactive programs, and hands-on
programs. The Library was recently awarded the CT Treasure award by the
CT Chapter AIA and an Award of Excellence from the CT League of History
Organizations. In fiscal year 2017-2018, the Library welcomed more than
65,000 visitors of all ages for over 500 programs.
Interested candidates
are encouraged to send a confidential letter of interest, c.v./résumé,
and three references (in one document) with the subject heading Marketing Associate to jobs@pequotlibrary.org. Application period open until position is filled. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.
