Role

Under general supervision, oversees the day-to-day operations of county-wide outreach and marketing for the Yavapai Library Network (YLN) libraries and the Yavapai County Free Library District (YCFLD).

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Provides marketing, public relations, and advocacy on behalf of the YLN and YCFLD and assists member libraries with same.
• Plans, designs, writes, and disseminates promotional materials, e-newsletters, news releases, success stories, blogs, web content, fact sheets, infographics, and other materials to internal and external audiences.
• Develops ongoing relationships with local media to ensure fair library coverage.
• Promotes the YLN and YCFLD presence on social media. Assists member libraries with same.
• Assists in development and updating of YLN and YCFLD websites and assists member libraries with same.
• Makes presentations to promote the YLN and YCFLD.
• Coordinates and promotes shared communication efforts and resources among member libraries.
• Provides and interprets survey instruments on behalf of the YLN and YCFLD when needed. Assists member libraries with same.
• Creates and produces videos and/or documentation for training member library staff or patrons.
• Writes grants on behalf of member libraries and YLN/YCFLD. Assists member libraries with same.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Associate’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or Marketing.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a library, marketing, public relations, or journalism setting. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of effective marketing and public relations.
• Current principles and practices of library operations.
• Policies and procedures established for the library.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Using and supporting digital devices and software used to access the library’s digital services content.
• Working in a team environment and providing high level of customer satisfaction to member public libraries.
• Basic mathematical functions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate ideas and information in both written and oral form.
• Market, publicize, and promote library services to the public that highlight library resources mission.
• Create and deliver engaging and meaningful content using popular social media networks.
• Creatively and effectively make independent decisions based on experience, knowledge, or training without supervision.
• Adapt quickly to a changing technological and content/information distribution landscape.
• Capably set priorities and manage time in order to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Effectively develop feasible, realistic solutions to problems, recommend actions designed to prevent problems from occurring and solutions to management when necessary.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office and public library. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 9
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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