JobPostingforSocial Media &MarketingSpecialist
HOURS&SALARY:Full-time,38hoursperweek,withahiring range of $19.00 – $25.00 per hour.
WorkingatLaramieCountyLibrarySystemisaboutjoininganaward-winningorganizationthatsetsthebarfor serviceregionallyandnationally.TheLibraryJournal2008LibraryoftheYear,LaramieCountyLibrarySystemisa hubforengagement,literacyand learning,and lifelongcuriosityand discovery.With nearly385,000 yearlyvisitors to a 103,000 sq. ft. central library, two branch libraries, and bookmobile, Laramie County Library System championsa knowledgeableandengaged community.
The individual in this position will assist in developing a new social media identity for LCLS and lead efforts to expand the library’s social media engagement. Working closely with the rest of the Community & Media Relations (CMR) team, the Social Media & Marketing Specialist will spearhead new initiatives that aim to make LCLS an engaged and dynamic virtual presence and an active participant in online conversations about Laramie County. The person in this position will also be an active participant in new marketing campaigns that seek to expand the public’s awareness of LCLS and the wide variety of services, resources, and programming it offers. Employing a data-driven approach, the Social Media & Marketing Specials will help assess the effectiveness of social media and marketing efforts to inform future campaigns. As a member of a small team, the individual in this position will also have the opportunity to assist with other CMR projects including art exhibition, website management, and event coordination. This position offers a wide gamut of responsibilities and tasks, making it an ideal job for those who enjoy new challenges, creative problem solving, and variety in day-to-day workload.
Social media and marking experience, excellent organizational habits, good communication skills, exceptionalcreativity, the desire to work closely with a small team, andtheabilitytoproblemsolveare allkeyto thriving in this position.
MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS
Associate or bachelor’s degree in digital marketing, social media marketing or related field; 3 years of relevant experienceinsocialmediamanagement and/or marketing;oranyequivalentcombinationofeducation,experienceand trainingthatprovidestherequiredknowledge,skillsandabilities.
SELECTIONPROCESS
InterestedapplicantsareencouragedtoapplybycompletingaLaramieCountyLibrarySystemApplicationfor Employment (available at HTTPS://lclsonline.org/work) and submittinga cover letter, resumeandsamplesofgraphicdesignwork.TheapplicationdeadlineismidnightonApril 4,2024.Thehiring committeewillcontactapplicantswhoareselectedforfurthertestingorinterviews.Asacourtesy,wenotifyall applicantsvia email whenapositionisfilled.Hiringiscontingentonapost-offercriminalhistorybackgroundcheck.
WORKSCHEDULE
Workschedule will predominantly be normal business hours (8am-5pm or 9am-6pm or a variation thereof) Monday through Friday but mayconsistofweekend,andeveninghours as well.Anyonewhoworksforthelibrarymustbe willingtoworkanytimethelibraryisopen.Thispositionmayhavetheflexibilitytoworkfromhome 1-2 days per weekaspartof theirnormalscheduleafterthetrainingperiod.LaramieCountyLibrary(Cheyenne) open hours areMonday–Thursday 10:00a.m.to9:00p.m.,FridayandSaturday10:00a.m.to6:00p.m.andSunday1:00p.m.to5:00p.m.All employeesarescheduledtoattendmonthlystaffmeetings and in-service days inCheyenne.
BENEFITS
- LCLS pays 100% of the employee contributions to the Wyoming Retirement System (WRS). The total rate is currently 18.62% of gross earnings (the employee rate is 9.25% and the employer rate is 9.37% of gross earnings). WRS is a pension plan that will pay lifetime benefits, regardless of the account balance, when age and service requirements are met.
- Employees pay into Social Security.
- LCLS also pays 100% of the premium for $25,000 term life insurance policy for the employee.
- This position receives paid time off for 13 holidays, vacation and sick leave, and an annual personal day.
- Vacation leave is accrued based on the number of hours worked, so is not a lump sum, but is earned over time. Employees are eligible to use vacation leave after six months of employment (prior commitments negotiable). For the first two years, employees earn up to two weeks of vacation leave per year. The number of weeks of vacation leave increase with years of service.
- Medical insurance and a separate dental plan are available at the employee’s option. LCLS pays 85% of the cost for the medical and dental insurance premiums and the employee pays the remaining 15%.
- A deferred compensation plan, prepaid legal services agreement, vision coverage, and other supplemental insurance options are also available at the employee’s expense.
- Employees may join the YMCA without an initiation fee.
- Employees may join the Cheyenne-Laramie County Employees Federal Credit Union.
LCLS is an equal opportunity employer. We support and adhere to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. LCLS is an at-will employer.LCLSprovidesadrug-freeworkplaceforitsemployeesinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheUSDrug-FreeWorkplace Act of 1988. Hiring is contingent on a post-offer background check.
QUESTIONS
Forquestionsaboutthisposition,contactJesse Dorst, Manager of Community & Media Relations atjdorst@lclsonline.orgor 307.773.7224.