• Job Description

  Req#: 464444

  Communications Coordinator

  Application Deadline February 2, 2023

  Status Full-Time, non-exempt (37.5 hours per week)

  Typical Schedule Weekdays, some evenings, and weekends as required

  Compensation $45,321.00 - $67,891.00

  Required Education Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience

  At Vernon Area Public Library District (VAPLD), “All Are Welcome Here!”

  We love our jobs. We love serving our community and being a gateway to exploring stories, developing programs and sharing smiles. Every day, we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. Our endeavors aim to help support literacy, programs and underpin the needs of our community. VAPLD is analyzing its commitment to the community and how it could be more service-savvy by supporting diverse perspectives, committing to environmentally sustainable behaviors and creating safe spaces.

  VAPLD is looking for doers and thinkers, who are not afraid to cultivate relationships and support diverse perspectives. We are looking for forward-thinking team members who attack obstacles with a collaborative flair and an awesome spirit. Do you value helping people access information? Do you love community service? Are you a change agent? If these questions describe you, then please read on!

  Position Summary

  The Communications Coordinator is responsible for raising public awareness of and interest in library programs: storytimes, classes, workshops, presentations, performances and special events.

  The primary responsibility of the Communications Coordinator is to produce the quarterly program catalog, which involves collaborating with staff to understand program activities and appeal factors, creating or editing program-related content, and assembling a print publication that presents library programs in a compelling manner.

  Additionally, the Communications Coordinator repackages program content to create engaging email marketing campaigns designed to drive program signup.

  What You’ll Be Working On

  • Lead production of the quarterly program catalog:
    • Edit staff-generated program descriptions to be correct, consistent and compelling.
    • Export program data from the library’s online program calendar; clean and format; import into catalog layout.
    • Augment with original and sourced photography, illustrations and feature articles.
    • Route proofs, incorporate feedback.
    • Coordinate with printer/mailhouse to fulfill printing and delivery.
    • Maintain USPS mailing list of program catalog subscribers.
  • Lead production of weekly email marketing campaigns to drive program enrollment:
    • Collaborate with program coordinators to create email content calendar.
    • Create engaging email content, including copy and images.
    • Implement personalization strategies to tailor email content to recipient interests.
    • Track and analyze performance; identify, suggest and implement opportunities for improvement.
  • Take photos at select library programs/events; edit existing photos for use in print and online.
  • Meet with staff and attend library events to gain understanding and gather information.

  What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a similar field, or commensurate experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience creating marketing communications for an organization or brand
  • Strong communication skills, proficiency with print and email production tools, and an enthusiasm for public libraries and their role in creating a more informed, connected, and equitable society
  • High level of fluency with Adobe InDesign; proficiency with Adobe Photoshop; ability to make minor adjustments to vector images in Adobe Illustrator
  • Proficiency with office software such as MS Word/Excel or Google Docs/Sheets
  • Proficiency with a professional email marketing platform such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
  • Resourcefulness; ability to independently source information and images on the internet and in shared employee filespace
  • Service-oriented attitude with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and the public in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the library
  • Friendly, collaborative, organized, and proactive disposition with an enthusiasm for public libraries, library programs, and community-building

  What’s In It For You?

  • Diverse Work Environment
  • Competitive Salary
  • 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off (PTO) & Floating Holiday
  • Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • IMRF Retirement Benefits
  • Continued Education Reimbursement
  • Knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced staff
  • Work-Life Balance

  How To Apply

  For full consideration, please submit each of the following bulleted items below via the Career Center in ADP:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Media Samples (see below)

  1. An example that includes promotional copy you have written for a product, service or event, no more than one paragraph in length.
  2. A marketing email from a campaign you created for an organization or brand.
  3. A printed piece that you are proud of: a newsletter, poster, flyer, or other marketing communications item.

  If you do not have an example that you created for a client, please feel free to make one that fits the requirements. Please send in PDF format or as a link to an online portfolio.

  A full job description is available upon request. For additional questions, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@vapld.info

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, arrest record, protected order status, genetic information, or other non-job-related criteria in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.

• About the company

  Vernon Area Public Library is a public library in Lake County, Illinois, United States, serving the communities of Lincolnshire and unincorporated Prairie View, most of Long Grove, and smaller portions of Buffalo Grove, Riverwoods and Vernon Hills.

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