Be
part of our close-knit team! Enjoy fulfilling work helping to serve our
supportive community in a positive and inclusive workplace!
The Oliver Wolcott Library in Litchfield is the cultural and
intellectual center of our town. We serve Litchfield and surrounding
communities providing engagement, enrichment and information. We are
dedicated to excellence, creating a positive and inclusive work
environment, and offering innovative and engaging services and events.
We are well-loved and utilized by our community and have broad community
support and involvement.
The Communication Specialist
manages the internal and external communications, ensuring that the
library’s brand and values are communicated, and volunteers are
supported. This is an exciting and valued position for someone who
enjoys positive engagement, creative work, and community engagement.
Working closely with the Library Director, Technology Director, and key
volunteers/trustees: Prepare message development, creative and design
work, and communication strategy of annual appeal, and Give Local
campaigns, planned giving and memorial giving campaigns. Prepare message
development, creative and design work, and communication strategy of
Online Auction, Festival of Trees, donor thank you events, or other
cultivation/fundraising event. Create and design advertising, as needed.
Assist with cultivation and orientation of volunteers and trustees.
Create new trustee orientation materials and information. Analyze data
reports created by the Technology Director, and recommend opportunities
for continued and improved donor and volunteer engagement. Create
compelling and engaging donor and public relations content (print and
digital) for both new and continued relationships. Manage all press
release and media requests. Review, recommend, and assist with branding
and messaging. Ensure branding is consistent and strong across all
platforms and uses. Represent the library, as needed, at various
functions and on/with media.
Hours/Rate/Benefits:
15 to 18 hours a week. This is on-site work but the hours and days of
the week are flexible. $22 to $28 per hour. Two paid holidays per year.
Qualifications include:
B.A. or B.S. strongly recommended. Excellent organizational and
communication skills. Demonstrated creative and/or design work.
Experience with social media. Strong computer and general technology
skills. Knowledge of Publisher and Canva is a plus. Comfortable setting
and meeting goals and deadlines. Ability to manage and prioritize
multiple tasks. Ability for accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to
work independently and as part of a professional team. Ability to
establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees,
volunteers, and the public. Strong support for and understanding of the
important role public libraries play in communities and society.
Send letter of interest and resume to: awhite@owlibrary.org
Apply by May 14.
Position is open until filled.
