Library Outreach Associate

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you we encourage you to apply!

The JKM Librarys Library Outreach Associate position will collaborate with the Head of Library Instruction and Outreach on a variety of tasks including the creation of social media content and management of social media channels writing blog post and various communications such as newsletters creating library displays and exhibits assisting with the planning of library events creating marketing materials (including but not limited to infographics social media content signage brochures and videos) and some administrative tasks as needed.

The successful candidate will:

- Have the capacity for creativity and innovation and be familiar with creative work

- Have strong communication skills both verbal and written

- Have a high level of attention to detail

- Have experience in a variety of software (social media management platforms graphic design tools multi-media production software etc.) or the capacity to learn them quickly

- Be comfortable learning on the job and working independently

- Be highly organized

Preferred (but not required) experience includes:

- Customer service experience

- Event planning experience

- Experience in a library setting

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Library Outreach Associate (LOA) assists in the management of the JKM Library social media accounts.

- LOA creates JKM Library displays and exhibits around pre-selected themes and focuses.

- LOA works closely with the Head of Library Instruction and Outreach and other Chatham community members to plan and coordinate events. The LOA will also attend events when possible as a library representative.

- LOA creates and maintains marketing and outreach materials for the JKM Library including but not limited to infographics social media content signage brochures and videos.

- LOA will assist in writing and creating various communications such as blog posts and newsletters.

- LOA will contribute to administrative tasks and additional projects in the library as needed.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion gender gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy childbirth reproductive health decisions or related medical conditions) sexual orientation age national origin age disability genetic information veteran status marital or family status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.