Communications Manager

Robert W Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center Inc • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library is seeking an innovative, articulate, and resourceful Communications Manager. The Communications Manager serves as the Library's lead storyteller and communications strategist, creating and managing content that elevates the Library's mission, impact, and priorities. This role develops and manages engaging communications across digital, print, social media, and web platforms to advance organizational priorities, strengthen brand awareness, and highlight the Library's impact. The AUC Woodruff Library supports the teaching and learning missions of three institutions of higher learning that comprise the world's largest consortium of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) - Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Our staff is diverse and represents many nations, backgrounds, and perspectives, yet we all work together to meet the needs of our students, faculty, and other stakeholders. We are an organization of transformation and growth, which means significant opportunities exist for talented and energetic individuals. The Robert W. Woodruff Library is a place where forward-thinking and innovative employees work and collaborate. If you wish to become part of our talented group, please apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Mass Communications or related fields
• Five (5) years of communications experience in a library, museum, or nonprofit organization, with responsibility for executive communications, media relations, publications, special events communications, and brand stewardship
• Demonstrated high-quality written communication and project management skills

Responsibilities

• Shares the library's impact through compelling stories, publications, and strategic messaging.
• Advances awareness, engagement, and understanding of the library's mission, resources, and impact through consistent branding and strategic marketing.
• Oversees the library's digital presence and content across web, social, and multimedia platforms.
• Cultivates meaningful connections with leadership, board members, partners, donors, and advocates.
• Measures communications outcomes and leverages insights to enhance strategy and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Generous paid time off for both full-time & part-time employees
• 403(B) Retirement Plan with company catch for employees contributing between 3 – 7%.
• Thirteen (13) paid Holidays per year
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for advancement & career development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level