Marketing & Library Relations Strategist

American Mathematical Society

Providence RI

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 31st, 2025

Wages

$1.11 per Other   Calculate

Location

Providence, RI

Hours

37.50

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Academic

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Marketing & Library Relations Strategist, will execute the vision and strategy for the AMS ‘s wide-ranging portfolio of publishing products, including books, e-books, journals, MathSciNet, and electronic products. This position is also responsible for developing, writing and coordinating promotions of AMS products via all available venues. Experience working with libraries and/or MLS/MLIS degree a plus.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Execute targeted promotions to the library market with focus on eBook collections, Journals, and databases 
  • Manage relations with librarians directly, as a supporting member of the Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division of the Special Library Association, and through our relationships with Consortia
  • Manage the Librarian Newsletter and other key communication channels
  • Coordinate renewal/retention/cross-selling campaigns with Customer Service and agents
  • Journal author/editor/reviewer relations – develop campaigns to promote our journal content
  • Collaborate across departments.  Participate in several collaborative groups that have representatives from many different departments in order to provide a cohesive marketing and promotion of AMS products
  • Influence product or site design, ensuring that AMS products are represented within relevant channels and customer communities
  • Engage social marketing techniques to drive usage and sale
  • Plan, coordinate and implement promotion/marketing plans for current and future AMS products including assessment of those efforts
  • Responsible for marketing and promotion of AMS presence at exhibits and conferences
  • Assist with budgeting for marketing and promotional efforts
  • Some professional travel required.
  • Perform other or similar related duties as requested or assigned

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  • The MLRS will work closely with internal staff at all levels in addition to communicating with external members of the marketing and publishing communities in order to identify marketing and promotional opportunities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • None

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing and publishing required, experience marketing to libraries strongly preferred.  Experience with non-profit, academic/professional society publishing preferred
  • Strong understanding of marketing and branding strategies and execution
  • Eye for effective design aesthetic and strong writing skills
  • Excellent project management skills, including work prioritization, planning, and task delegation
  • Talented at handling competing priorities under pressure

ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:  The following attributes and competencies are indicators of the skills and/or behaviors necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position:

  • Demonstrates understanding of organization’s mission, structure, culture, and constituencies
  • Demonstrates knowledge of own department’s work activities and mission; understands how own job impacts work of department
  • Responds positively to changes in the organization and the workplace
  • Demonstrates flexibility in responding to work demands
  • Demonstrates and communicates respect for the opinions and beliefs of other people at all levels and fosters a climate of mutual respect
  • Plans and organizes work effectively
  • Accepts accountability for job performance and results
  • Works effectively with others in a variety of settings
  • Uses communication tools effectively (e.g., presentation, verbal, writing, relationship building, negotiating, listening) to meet needs of audience and/or situation
  • Maintains professional composure in challenging situations
  • Exercises discretion in identifying, handling, and safeguarding confidential information
  • Addresses issues constructively, building cooperative relationships within and across departments
  • Receptive to feedback and willing to try different approaches in order to achieve the best results

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Duties performed cause light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting or repetitive motion
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Typical office environment, climate-controlled, minimal noise
  • Performing primarily sedentary work with limited physical exertion and lifting up to 10 lbs.
  • Extended work hours may be required to meet project deadlines or resolve unexpected problems
  • Some travel required
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Excellent work-life balance with potential for hybrid work

Generous benefit offerings including:

  • 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan
  • 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical and dental coverage with employer cost share
  • Voluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Generous paid time off
  • Technology equipment reimbursement for applicable roles
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and a welcoming environment
Additional Info & Requirements
Must have prior working library experience.
The Community

The American Mathematical Society (AMS), founded in 1888, is a non-profit membership organization that is dedicated to advancing research and connecting the diverse global mathematical community through our publications, meetings and conferences, MathSciNet, professional services, advocacy, and awareness programs.  The AMS has 30,000 members worldwide and offices in Rhode Island, Michigan, and Washington, DC.  


HR Info

Tracy Simone

Talent Acquisition and Development Partner

American Mathematical Society

[email protected]

Posted Sep 9, 2025