Open Positions
POSITION REVISED
NOTE: New title, revised education requirement, and increased starting salary
Social Media Coordinator
(Formerly Virtual Communication Strategies Coordinator)
Are you a bridge-builder? Do you have the skills, experience and strategic vision to link together the technology side of patron services with the communications side? This exciting new position is one step in the direction toward improved digital communications and services for our patrons and community.
Job Summary
The Social Media Coordinator forms a vital bridge between the technology aspects of patron services and the communications of these services. In coordination with technology, programming, public relations, communications, virtual services and patron service areas, the Social Media Coordinator strategizes and coordinates Library-wide efforts to improve virtual communications with our community. Integrates the latest technology and tools into the realm of public communications, and assures success in the Library’s initial foray into social media and integrated marketing.
Essential Job
Functions include:
- The Social Media Coordinator is responsible to the Library Director for the coordination of all types of non-print communications from the Library to its community members in order to assure a high level of patron usage and satisfaction with Library services.
- Forms positive, essential partnerships, teams, and networks inside and outside the Library as may be needed to be effective.
- Makes recommendations to the Library Director regarding strategies and priorities for the website, social media, integrated marketing, and interactive services. Recommends strategies for integrating Facebook and other social media platforms into the Library’s ongoing communication efforts. Implements approved strategies.
- Provides the connection for patrons between the online presence and the physical library, in conjunction with the Virtual Services Librarian.
- Serves as administrator and content manager for the web page and other social media. Receives content and features suggestions and requests from Library staff members, and implements communication solutions consistent with approved strategies.
- Produces and edits articles, news releases, video, audio and photos for use on website and social media formats, in conjunction with Public Relations and others.
Qualifications
A. Education or equivalent
Relevant Bachelor’s degree required. Must provide evidence of formal training related to responsibilities.
B. Experience
News writing, web writing, copy editing, social media, content management systems, video/audio production, publication design
C. Specialized Training
Demonstrated proficiencies:
- Strong writing and editing
skills, for deadlines and across multiple platforms.
- Familiarity with performing
and training others on website maintenance, design, and content
management.
- Interest and experience in
strategic development and implementation of social media for
organizational public relations.
- Multimedia
(video/audio/photography) production. Print production and basic
graphic design (Adobe CS, MS Office) proficiency.
- Ability to manage multiple
priorities and projects simultaneously, working with different populations
and teams.
- InDesign, Quark, basic HTML, video and audio editing, website content management systems such as Drupal or Joomla, Microsoft Office.
- Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style guides such as AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style
To apply, send your detailed cover letter and resume via email to mpergander@deerfieldlibrary.org.
Complete job description available upon request.
Salary: Starting salary is $35,000 annually, and may be higher based on experience.
Rev. 12-8-11
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