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St. Martin Parish Library is seeking a creative, service oriented and collaborative professional to lead the Library’s successful community programming and public relations efforts for all our branch locations and throughout the Parish. As a valued member of the management team, this position plans, coordinates, facilitates and publicizes comprehensive programming that is educational, entertaining and enriching for our library users from preschool through adults.

• Working closely and collaboratively with Branch teams, plan and oversee all phases of programming and related material and publicity, on and off-site, to ensure high quality results
• Collaborate, select and purchase, within assigned budget all print, electronic and Av materials for children, teens and adults, including materials for monthly craft programs and Seasonal decorations, bookmarks, and bulletin board materials for the system
• Identify public relations/media opportunities to promote the Library; serve as a liaison and network with Parish organizations regarding Library programs and services
• Prepare and disseminate bulletins, and notices to local newspaper and other media outlets
• As liaison interact with external groups, individuals and library users such as children, parents, teachers, vendors, and community leaders

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· MLS from an ALA accredited program

· History of successful library experience

· Demonstrated leadership skills

· Previous experience in planning and conducting programs for children, teens and adults

· Computer/technology skills

· Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· BA/BS degree

· Three plus years public library experience including programming for adults and children

· Writing skills including press releases, grants, publicity and reports

· Demonstrated knowledge of children’s and young adult materials

· Excellent communication skills and effective working relationships with coworkers, parents, government and school officials

· Demonstrated experience creating promotional material relevant to Library programs

· Budget experience

· Clean 5 year driving record

Benefits

The St. Martin Parish Library has a collaborative, team environment in which the contributions of all staff and professional development are valued. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits and retirement package.

ST. MARTIN PARISH LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY WITHIN ITS WORKPLACE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person