Marketing & Communications Manager

Job Summary

$73495 - $115378 / year DOQ Full-Time County Benefits

Manages the development and implementation of the librarys marketing and communications including traditional and digital media strategies for all library divisions projects collections programs and facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the effective supervision of assigned staff to include selection performance management employee relations
  training prioritizing and assigning work and related activities.
• Oversees and coordinates the direction and development of all public information communication and marketing efforts.
• Develops implements and evaluates a comprehensive marketing strategy and brand identity to effectively tell the librarys story
  and communicate the librarys services collections and programs.
• Conducts surveys and works with focus groups neighborhoods organizations and institutions to respond to community needs.
• Manages library website including coordinating the web team web design content presentation and visual elements; works with
  library vendors to coordinate website construction updates and app development.
• Collaborates with library director and staff to ensure WRLs identity and brand is relevant compelling and is fully aligned with its
  strategic goals; evaluates trends assesses new data and keeps up-to-date with website design marketing and branding; assists
  Friends of the WRL Foundation in the development of compatible marketing and informational materials.
• Identifies and applies for state and national library awards and system recognition; supports project needs initiatives strategic
  goals and participates on library-wide committees as needed.
• Coordinates scheduling promotion and presentation standards for all library gallery spaces ensuring alignment with WRLs brand programs and community engagement goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in marketing communications graphic and
  commercial design or a closely related field; experience in communications producing digital and printed marketing materials
  developing and implementing a comprehensive dynamic marketing and brand strategy.
• Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s).
• Knowledge of leadership techniques principles and procedures to assign work schedule supervise train and evaluate the work of
  assigned staff; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services
  and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of effective public relations practice methods and techniques; knowledge of effective training practices methods and
  techniques; knowledge of Internet site management and programming html preferred.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and digital content creation as part of an integrated marketing campaign.
• Hands-on knowledge of the creative process graphic design elements webpage design and brand development.
• Skill and experience with WordPress Adobe and other digital tools in developing and maintaining webpages and other digital
  content; computer software especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate concepts and feedback to designers and content producers.
• Ability to be innovative self-motivated creative entrepreneurial and energetic; establish and maintain effective working
  relationships with staff members the public media and vendors; appropriately handle sensitive information and maintain
  confidentiality; engage with staff across all library divisions and with the librarys strategic goals and directions; work
  collaboratively as part of a team on a variety of projects.

Job Locations & Conditions:

• Duties are performed primarily in an office setting.
• Eligible for regular telework.
• Requires the ability to travel among various work sites.
• Performs work safely in accordance with department safety procedures and County Safety Program; operates equipment safely and
  reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• May be required to report to work to serve customers during emergency conditions; may be assigned to report at a different time
  and location and to perform different duties as necessary.

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