Communications and Marketing Specialist I

Position Summary

The Fondren Library Communications and Marketing Specialist helps promote library services, programs, and events. Under the guidance of senior management, this position works on the development and implementation of communication and marketing activities, enabling programs, services, events, and/or products to meet organizational objectives.

The Communications Specialist supports the library’s outreach, engagement, and marketing efforts through strategic communications, storytelling, and event promotion. This position is responsible for creating compelling written content for newsletters, annual reports, social media, and marketing materials while helping promote library programs, services, and initiatives to a wide range of audiences.

Workplace Location

This position is offered as a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration. The successful candidate may work remotely occasionally but must remain flexible in order to attend library events, take photos, and assist with events.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a proposed hiring range of $56,000 – $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 or more years of experience in a communications position writing newsletters, social media, or marketing campaigns

Skills

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Organizational and creative skills
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, or similar communication tools
• Strong editing and proofreading skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, English, public relations, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a communications position
• Interest in libraries, higher education, or nonprofit communications preferred

Essential Functions

• Write and edit content for library newsletters and promotional materials
• Collaborate with library staff to gather stories, highlights, statistics, and accomplishments for use in newsletters, the annual report, and social media posts
• Coordinate the development and production of the library’s annual report
• Assist with marketing and promotion of library events, programs, exhibits, and initiatives
• Assist with event planning as needed to support marketing objectives
• Assist in building and/or maintaining a digital community through social media channels, blogs, and the web
• Compile data, analyze, and report metrics