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Under the direction of the Public Relations & Marketing Manager, this person is responsible for a variety of tasks related to the promotion of library services and programs, special events, projects, and outreach.

Job Functions

• Assist in creating graphics, video and interactive content for all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,TikTok,etc).
• Assist in posting stories, reels, graphics, video and interactive content for all social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter,TikTok,etc).
• Maintain a PR social media content calendar, ensuring regular and timely posting of events/program across multiple platforms.
• Monitor comments and inquiries on social media and respond in a timely, respectful, accurate, and informative manner, providing excellent customer service across all social media channels.
• Attends library events across the library system to take photos and provide real-time publicity and posting.
• Work collaboratively with branches and other departments to create exciting and fun content.
• Play a vital role in supporting various administrative tasks and coordinating key activities within the PR department.
• Assist in online digital calendar data entry.
• Support the PR team with any additional PR tasks requested.

Other

• Performs other related work as required or directed.
• The workweek begins on Monday and ends on Sunday.  Saturday and Sunday hours may be included.
• Rapides Parish Library hereby reserves at its absolute discretion the right to transfer you to any department or branch as needed in the future.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) and ability to read, write, understand carry out written and oral instructions.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• Must be proficient in various software packages in a Windows environment including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Adobe Photoshop
• Learn and follow library principles, policies and procedures
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Use resourcefulness, tact, courtesy, and respect to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, on the phone and in person, with supervisor team, co-workers, and the public
• Work well with the public, department heads, supervisor and other staff members
• Work as part of a team
• Pay attention to detail
• Keep detailed, current and accurate records
• Proof of ability to type 35 wpm on computer keyboard.
• Ability to lift, carry, and push minimum 25 – 30 lbs
• Ability to repeatedly reach above your head.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, stoop, squat, and climb two to three level step ladder
• Ability to stand for varied and extended (2 ½ to 3 hours) period of time
• Ability to sit for varied and extended (2 ½ to 3 hours) period of time
• Ability to focus and remain attentive to detail while doing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work flexible, irregular and varied work hours, including Saturdays, nights and weekends
• Ability to work alone in a building after hours, entering and exiting.
• Ability to withstand drastic changes in temperature and inclement weather.