Summer Library Outreach Associate

Chatham University • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • $11 • Onsite

About The Position

The JKM Library's 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, strong communication skills, both verbal and written, a high level of attention to detail, 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, and be highly organized.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Graphic design
• Video editing
• Customer service
• Event planning
• Experience in a library setting

Responsibilities

• Assists in the management of the JKM Library social media accounts and email newsletter.
• 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.
• Creates and maintains marketing and outreach materials for the JKM Library, including but not limited to infographics, social media content, signage, brochures, and videos.
• Assists in writing and creating various communications, such as blog posts and newsletters.
• Creates JKM Library displays and exhibits around pre-selected themes and focuses.
• Contributes to administrative tasks and additional projects in the library as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees