Communications Manager

Communications Manager

Gail Borden Public Library has an immediate opening for a full-time Communications Manager to work in our fast-paced Public Relations Division. Qualified candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills and have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in social media management, communications, journalism or marketing.

Candidates must be able to craft compelling written and visual content for various communication platforms, including print media (newsletter, signage, flyers), electronic newsletters, social media channels, press releases and more. In addition, this position requires maintaining content calendars, implementing and adjusting paid ads (Meta and Google) and ongoing analyzation and reporting of metrics to maximize campaigns and Library goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in social media management, communications, or marketing. 
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. 
• Strong understanding in managing business pages on various social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Constant Contact, Instagram, Flickr, X, etc.), including paid advertising (Meta and Google), and SEO a plus.
• Must have experience in effective content creation, including writing and multimedia production.
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of motivation, commitment, and dedication to take a project from the beginning to the end.
• Ability to work collaboratively in conceptual development meetings for library-wide projects.
• Positive attitude in support of the library’s mission, vision, and values.

How to Apply

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winning Library! 

Click here to download the Application and save as a pdf file. Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to → [email protected].  Please include 2 – 3 examples of your best social media and written work (or a link to your portfolio) with your application.

For a list of part-time and full time benefits please click **here.  **

Application Contact

Human Resources

[email protected]

Apply To

The Gail Borden Public Library 270 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120

http://www.gailborden.info