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Community Services Librarian, Norwich Public Library, Norwich, VT

Posted April 24, 2018

Norwich Public Library

Community Services Librarian

Part Time Position – 25 hours/week

Scope:

This position is responsible for overseeing adult programs, managing public relations and outreach, and coordinating the Library’s Community Room and exhibit space. A strong customer service philosophy is essential.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Plan and implement the Library’s adult programs in coordination with other staff.
  • Coordinate the Library’s Community Room and exhibit spaces displays
  • Manage public relations activities such as: posts to local town listservs, e-newsletters, brochures, posters, advertisements, press releases and all social media (website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest)
  • Nurture current and foster new outreach relationships with community organizations & businesses
  • Cultivate awareness of and responsiveness to community interests and needs of library patrons, as well as exhibiting knowledge of broader-based library trends and services
  • Attend meetings, conferences and workshops as necessary

 

Additional responsibilities

  • Ability to substitute for colleagues for vacations and absences
  • Serves as required at  the circulation desk
  • Other duties as required

                    

Preferred qualifications:

  • MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program in Library Science or Certification from Vermont Department of Libraries
  • Strong public service focus, excellent customer service skills and demonstrated connection with community
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including comfort with public speaking
  • General marketing & branding experience a plus
  • Experience with social media marketing strategies and tools
  • Proficiency with social media software including Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, WordPress, etc.
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Creative problem solver
  • Sense of humor

 

Hours

25 hours/week, includes some nights and weekends as dictated by programming needs

 

Compensation

$17.50-$18.50/hour commensurate with experience. Benefits include holiday, vacation, and sick leave

 

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Please no phone calls.

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