Communications Coordinator at Jefferson County Library

JOB TITLE: Communications Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:  Communications

REPORTS TO:   Director

PAY GRADE:      13

Position opens October 1, 2025

SUMMARY:  The Communications Coordinator will use their expertise to increase public awareness of Library services, resources and activities, while expanding the Library’s role as a community hub. Requires public relations, marketing, and graphic design skills and knowledge, as well as an understanding of the Library’s mission and the community the Library serves. A successful candidate will be a team player who enjoys collaborating with other staff, the media, and the public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Utilizes the communications plan, policies, and procedures to promote the Library’s image and the public’s awareness of Library services, resources and activities.
• Manages social media accounts, proactively recognizes trends, and creates original content. Maintains and encourages positive interactions with the public on these platforms.
• Collaborates with library staff in order to maintain cohesive messaging and brand identity.
• Creates press releases and media information in tandem with the library branches.
• Creates promotional emails and surveys; tracks and analyzes patron involvement and retention on our online community engagement platform.
• Helps develop and oversee the production of brochures, flyers, handouts, posters and signs for services and events.
• Serves as a member of the Communications Committee to coordinate efforts to promote the Library’s image and monitors the library’s online presence.
• Manages the Library’s website and online presence.
• Assists with fundraising campaigns.
• Attends JCL committee meetings as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements for Position:

• Associate’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field preferred. Applicants without an Associate’s degree or a degree in progress may be considered, provided the application outlines equivalent knowledge and skills.
• Minimum of two years’ work-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An aptitude for graphic design and photography, with the ability to write, edit, and lay out print materials.
• Adept at using Canva, Adobe, and Facebook Business Suite software to create attractive advertising.
• Portfolio, current websites, and/or promotional designs available for review.
• High clerical aptitude, detail-oriented, and excellent computer and keyboarding skills. Adept at using Windows, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

The responsibilities, duties, competencies, abilities, education, and other requirements outlined above are subject to change.

Missouri is an at-will state, and as such, ongoing employment is not guaranteed.