Open Positions:
The library periodically hires for new part-time clerk positions as well in addition to any open positions listed below. If you apply your application will be kept on file for approximately 3 months even if the position is not currently open. To apply for a clerk position click HERE.
Marketing and Public Relations INTERN Job Description
Marketing and Public Relations INTERN Job Description
Job details
Duties:
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Qualifications:
Disclaimer: The duties described are not a comprehensive list. Projects and duties may be assigned, removed, or adapted as needed.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of the Portneuf District Library to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or military status. The library will make reasonable accommodation for known religious beliefs as well as for known disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To apply for this internship please first complete an application linked HERE and then submit a cover letter and resume to holly.jackson@portneuflibrary.org with the subject line “Internship Application”. Position will be open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants with complete information submitted before June 1st, 2020.
This internship has the potential to turn into a full-time staff position beginning October 1st, 2020 with a starting pay of $20.00/hour and full-benefits.
Job details
- Pay rate: $8,000 for the term of June 15th, 2020-August 31st, 2020 with the possibility of full-time employment beginning October 1st, 2020.
- Status: Full-Time, non-exempt
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Benefits: Paid Holidays
- Supervisory responsibilities: None
- Reports to: Director
Duties:
- Develops and executes a marketing strategy that promotes the library’s services and brand
- Analyses both local trends, attitudes, and needs as well as general library trends and service needs on a nationwide level in order to best market library services to the community.
- Assesses the efficacy and impact of the library’s marketing strategy and collaborates with library administration on maintaining and/or improving the library’s messages and brand
- Writes press releases, develops print and electronic promotional materials, and creates library signage and displays
- Serves as liaison between the library and community members, local businesses, local organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and local news organizations, for the purposes of marketing and outreach
- Represents the library at community meetings and events as assigned by the director
- Develops and sustains viable library partnerships
- Coordinates the library’s social media presence in conjunction with the director, children's librarian, and young adult/adult librarian
- Assists the director with managing the content on the library’s website
- Coordinates closely with the programming librarians to promote library programs and schedule outreach programs and services
- Provides off-site reference services and library card registration
- Occasionally performs the duties of Clerk I as needed or assigned to better familiarize themselves with library services, policies, and procedures.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting. The employee may be occasionally required to perform tasks outdoors throughout the year and may be subject to conditions such as high or low temperatures, rain, snow, and/or slick walking surfaces.
- The employee is frequently required to use a computer
- While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms, and occasionally may be required to climb or balance.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- The employee will be subject to large crowds, confusion, and noise.
- The employee is subject to minor and controllable hazards that may include exposure to human error, angry or hostile humans, and bodily fluids.
- The employee is regularly required to travel locally and will occasionally be required to travel outside of East Idaho for conferences and training.
- This position is occasionally required to work evenings and/or Saturdays.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communication, Marketing, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework
- Professional experience with Microsoft Office products required, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability in graphic design and related software
- Knowledge and proficiency in social media platforms, including (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Pinterest
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
- Demonstrate organizational skills with a proven ability to multitask
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meeting tight deadlines
Disclaimer: The duties described are not a comprehensive list. Projects and duties may be assigned, removed, or adapted as needed.
EEO Statement: It is the policy of the Portneuf District Library to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or military status. The library will make reasonable accommodation for known religious beliefs as well as for known disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To apply for this internship please first complete an application linked HERE and then submit a cover letter and resume to holly.jackson@portneuflibrary.org with the subject line “Internship Application”. Position will be open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants with complete information submitted before June 1st, 2020.
This internship has the potential to turn into a full-time staff position beginning October 1st, 2020 with a starting pay of $20.00/hour and full-benefits.