Community Relations Coordinator, Morse Institute Library, Natick, MA
Posted December 16, 2014
Are you an enthusiastic and visionary community relations professional interested in working in a dynamic public library environment? Are you skilled in fundraising, social media, graphic design and special events? You may be the right person to join our team.
The Morse Institute Library, a public library serving a vibrant and diverse community of 33,000, is seeking a creative, forward thinking individual to join our customer-centered staff. This 28 hour a week benefited professional will develop, implement and coordinate library publicity, programming and fundraising efforts within the library and in the larger community.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the library’s development program, identifying and securing alternative funding to support new and on-going programs.
- Research, prepare and submit grant proposals.
- Develop and nurture partnerships with Natick schools, municipal departments, non-profit organizations, civic groups and businesses.
- Develop and manage community outreach programs and special events, such as National Library Week, Natick Days and Cultural Center activities.
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities with community organizations.
- Lead library marketing and public relations efforts.
- Serve as a member of the Library Administration Team, Leadership Team and the User Experience Team
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing, fundraising and charitable giving, project development and management, and event planning.
- Excellent and professional communication, interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Knowledge of and experience with library marketing, social media and graphic design.
- BA or BS required.
Compensation: Salary range of $32,900-49,000 for 28 hours per week, with excellent benefits in accordance with town policy. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 9, 2015. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and Town of Natick application to Jane Finlay, Assistant Director at [email protected] or Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760. The Town of Natick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.