• Job Description

  Req#: 26554

  Anticipated End Date	6/18/25
  Anticipated Hours Per Week	32
  Salary/Wage Range:	Hourly $23.00 to $24.00
  Number Of Positions	1
  Position Summary/Job Duties:	Assist with and attend all festival events (both at Central Library and off-site venues), including four-day celebration in October Create social media posts and graphics for festival events, articles, and other content on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Crowdcast Maintain festival website, including posting of events, sponsor information, and creating/editing other content as needed Plan, write, and coordinate content with library’s marketing team for regular email newsletter and all festival communications Manage recording of live WBF events and digital archiving Create and boost Facebook events for each festival event Purchase and implement online ads, including Facebook boosting, paid Facebook ads, Instagram ads, and other online ads as plan allows Collaborate with foundation’s Communications Manager to pitch book festival event coverage to local and state-wide news outlets Track and add festival media highlights to the website, social media, etc. Assist in the development of the year-round strategy for social media and digital promotion of festival events Coordinate with WBF Volunteer Coordinator on the scheduling and training of volunteers Assist director with facilitation of WBF Ambassador meetings, correspondence, and event planning Update and edit festival survey as needed, coordinate data and review for relevant trends promptly after WBF events and provide year-end analysis for festival annual report Maintain and adhere to the festival’s written and design style guides to grow the festival brand and mission Other duties as assigned
  Qualifications:	1-2 years’ experience in a communications role or a bachelor’s degree in a related field Enthusiasm for Madison Public Library Foundation's and Wisconsin Book Festival’s missions, with the ability to effectively promote the organizations’ values to diverse constituents Ability to work seamlessly with staff, board members, donors, volunteers, members of the library, consultants and the community Exceptional attention to detail in daily work Demonstrated success in project management Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to work with digital and social communication platforms Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values
  Application Instructions:	Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to Jane Rotonda, jrotonda@mplfoundation.org. Application deadline is June 18, 2025.
  Contact:	Org: Madison Public Library Foundation Contact: Jane Rotonda Email: jrotonda@mplfoundation.org

• About the company

  The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.

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