Salary: $65,793.00 - $69,251.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time Position
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Statement of Duties: The Danbury Library is currently seeking a Civic Engagement and Marketing Coordinator. Working as part of a team with the Communications Specialist and Program and Outreach Coordinator, the candidate is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing strategic marketing and promotional plans and activities to broaden awareness and strengthen the impact of the Danbury Library brand. The candidate will be responsible for the library’s adult programming, including researching, planning, negotiating, and scheduling. Manages the library's volunteer program and works closely with Teen Librarian to recruit new teen volunteers. Working closely with the User Experience Librarian, the LTA II maintains content on the library’s website related to programs and events. This position supports and maintains the library’s social media presence, including making recommendations for new services as technology changes. This is a public facing position, and decisions made will affect the community’s perception of the library. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be flexible, approachable, poised, self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be comfortable engaging with a diverse population.
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations with one to three years prior related work experience interacting with the media; or Master’s in Library and Information Science from an accredited college or university and one to three years of experience in community services or a related area; any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job in the sole determination of the City.
Application Submission: Applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Wednesday January 17th, 2024 EEO/M/F/D/V
