Summer Library Outreach Associate

Chatham University • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The JKM Library's Library Outreach Associate position involves collaboration with the Head of Library Instruction and Outreach on various tasks. These include creating and managing social media content, writing blog posts and newsletters, designing library displays and exhibits, assisting with event planning, and producing marketing materials such as infographics, signage, brochures, and videos. The role also includes some administrative tasks as needed. The successful candidate should be creative, innovative, possess strong communication skills, be detail-oriented, proficient in various software or quick to learn new ones, comfortable with independent learning, and highly organized. This is a student employee position with specific learning objectives focused on managing creative projects, working effectively in teams and independently, adopting new technologies, and gaining experience in a modern library setting.

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.
• 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: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees