[Michlib-l] Job posting

[Christine Hage]

JOB POSTING

Community Relations Assistant

Rochester Hills Public Library



*Position:       *Community Relations Assistant - 20 hours a week



*Salary:         *$12.65 an hour





*Dates:          *Send resume by:              December 15, 2017

                     Interviews anticipated:    December 18, 2017

                     Decision anticipated by: December 22, 2017

                     Starting date:                   January 2, 2018



Apply at: http://www.rhpl.org/jobs   Make sure to fill out the online
applications, attach a cover letter and resume.



This person reports to the Community Relation Specialist and hosts
programs, books the meeting room and assists in library promotions.



*Primary Job Duties*:

   - Works with the public
   - Welcomes patrons attending programs and checks them in
   - Collects checks to be given to speakers and performers
   - Introduces guest speakers and performers
   - Makes sure guest has water and feels welcomed
   - Gets more chairs for patrons during a performance if necessary
   - Performs other duties as required
   - Thanks patrons for attending the program
   - Thanks speaker and performers for being at the library
   - Records Program Attendance
   - Sets up basic AV equipment for speaker/performer
   - Records program using camera equipment



*Secondary Job Duties*:

   - Helps book the Multipurpose Room reservations
   - Collects news articles about the library for board packets
   - Writes monthly events list for Oakland Press
   - Assists Community Relations Specialist with other tasks as requested
   - Edits newsletter and other print materials
   - Helps create posters and other promotional material



*Qualifications*:

   - Experience in Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations or
   Journalism
   - Knowledge of Facebook advertising
   - Experience using Hootsuite and other social media platforms
   - Basic ability in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, PhotoShop, Adobe
   Reader, PowerPoint, Microsoft Expression, Joomla)
   - Ability to express clear and concise ideas in writing
   - Basic understanding of AP style
   - Desire to meet and serve the public
   - Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
   - Able to adapt to changing procedures and situations
   - Able to work independently and assume responsibility
   - Able to operate library equipment as assigned
   - Good organizational skills





*Mental Requirements:*

   - Is accurate
   - Able to maintain confidentiality of library records and managerial
   matters
   - Is flexible, works under short time constraints, and meets deadlines
   - Able to interact and work effectively with customers, supervisors,
   co-workers and volunteers
   - Able to interpret and follow policies and guidelines



*Physical Requirements:*

   - Seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or
   carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; walking; bending; stooping;
   crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts
   - Standing or sitting for periods of time
   - Writing or typing to complete work forms




Christine Lind Hage
Director, Rochester Hills Public Library
Division Councilor, United for Libraries
500 Olde Towne Road
Rochester, MI 48307-2043
248/650-7122

The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment,
Engagement
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