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Job Description
The Community Relations Department of the Douglas County Libraries is looking for an experienced and energetic Community Relations Specialist. The position identifies, develops and implements public relations and marketing/promotional activities for the District. The position also coordinates internal and external communications, online marketing (i.e. social networking) and other publicity and advertising activities.Additional Info & Requirements
The position will begin at 32 hrs/wk, but may eventually become a 40/hr position. Along with application and resume, applicants must send three recent press releases and a written overview of a creative public relations activity or decision you were responsible for (include in cover letter). Starting salary is $17 per hour with full benefits, but could be increased based on skills and experience. Experience and a proven ability to apply public relations and communications methodologies and techniques to a public library environment are required. Experience with social networking, Internet marketing, and desktop publishing required. Strong familiarity with HTML, Adobe, and other web software is necessary. A minimum of three years of progressive experience in public relations positions also required.The Community
Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.HR Info
Submit resume and District application via our online process (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via mail, fax or e-mail (PDF or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.
Posted Oct 16, 2009
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