[Michlib-l] Job Posting: PT Community Relations Manager

[Melissa Goins]

Hello Michigan Libraries,
The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for
a part-time Community Relations Manager. The position details are
below and available
on our website <https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/>.
Please forward and post freely.

Thank you!
~Melissa
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Community Relations Manager, part-time, 10-15 hours per week
Reports to: Library Director or other staff as assigned
Hourly rate: $15-$18/hr. depending upon experience and qualifications
Start date and process: Applications accepted through June 29th. Interviews
begin the week of July 13th with an anticipated start date as soon as
possible.

The Harrison Township Public Library is a Class IV library with a service
population just under 25,000. Harrison Township is a beautiful waterfront
community located on Lake St. Clair with a number of local recreational
activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The library was first established as a
tax-funded entity in 2015 and is expected to continue growing for the
foreseeable future. HTPL is seeking a personable, enthusiastic individual
to join us on our journey.

The Community Relations Manager is crucial to HTPL’s program of public
service. Duties include but are not limited to:

   - Represent and promote the library in the community, both at outreach
   events and through creating community partnerships
   -  Oversee preparation of the library’s newsletter, website, social
   media, and other forms of communication to the community, in collaboration
   with the library staff and marketing team
   - Perform public relations functions such as preparing promotional
   materials and press releases, develop in-house displays, maintain library
   social media accounts, and participate in community outreach opportunities
   that may require public speaking
   - Lead the search for community partnerships, sponsorships, grant
   opportunities, and gifts for the purpose of fundraising and/or library
   programs
   -  Build and maintain strong working relationships with local school
   administrators, faculty, PTO leaders, local businesses, community leaders,
   and other community partners
   - Collaborate with staff and community partners in order to facilitate
   outreach services and opportunities
   - Assist the library director with long-term planning and the
   implementation of strategic plan objectives
   -  Assist guests with the use of the library including print and
   electronic materials such as technology instruction, Internet navigation,
   use of Microsoft Office programs, electronic resources, and all other
   library services as needed
   - Work independently within the guidelines set by library policies and
   the Library Director
   - Motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with
   coworkers, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, and the public
   - Assume responsibilities for supervision of personnel and facilities in
   the absence of senior staff
   - Maintain awareness of new developments and trends in the field through
   professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc.
   -  Participate in planning library objectives and services
   -  Perform other related duties as required


Minimum qualifications:

   -  Ability to deliver consistent, friendly, attentive, high-quality
   customer service
   - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   - Ability to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, work independently, and
   assume responsibility
   - Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries, the
   community, and society
   -  Full range of Internet and Microsoft Office skills, graphic design
   and communications software, web design capabilities, and social media
   marketing experience
   -  Flexibility in schedule including some evenings and weekends
   - Ability to troubleshoot library technology
   - Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, kneel,
   and crouch


Preferred qualifications:

   - Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or graphic design
   - Successful experience with marketing and/or community partnerships
   - Grant writing and/or fundraising experience is a plus
   - Customer service experience


Apply:

Please see the application details at our website.
<https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/>

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Melissa Goins
Library Director
*Connect with me on LinkedIn
<http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>*
Harrison Township Public Library
38255 L'Anse Creuse, Ste. A
Harrison Township, MI  48045
(586)329-1261
www.htlibrary.org
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