Web and Events Content Specialist/Department Technology Specialist III

Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.

Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.

Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

The Henrico County Public Library System Consists of five area and four branch libraries, Mobile Library Services, a law library collection, and Library Administrative Offices. These libraries are located throughout the county, a widely diverse count of 245 square miles with 28 miles separating the most distant locations. The Library System is committed to providing excellent customer service through expert staff, state of the art facilities and innovative technology.

For more information, please visit our website at www.henricolibrary.org.

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Helps manage website content and is administrator for events content management system for the Henrico County Public Library system. Supports the Web Development Coordinator for public-facing website and internal Intranet. Provides software and website support to library staff and patrons; does related work as required.

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  Support the Web Development Coordinator
• Help maintain the Library website, making updates, proofing and editing, and creating content as needed
• Ensure the Library’s website meets accessibility standards and incorporate best practices for overall user experience
• Manage the Library Intranet, assisting Library departments in posting updates and maintaining internal documents
• Coordinate training for newly adopted library technologies
• Occasionally assist with Library sponsored events
• Manage the Library Public Relations Department’s image assets
• Be part of a team contributing content for the website, blog, and social media

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  Be highly organized with an attention to detail, including proofreading
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Provide excellent and responsive customer service to internal and external audiences
• Be a diligent problem-solver who takes initiative and uses good judgment
• Work collaboratively with a team
• Be able to explain complex technologies in easy-to-understand language
• Possess presentation skills and have experience training for a variety of audiences
• A knowledge of and interest in public library services, technologies, and trends is a plus

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  Open-Source Content Management Systems, such as Joomla and WordPress

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

May require a valid driver's license to perform assigned duties at various locations.

Proficiency in additional language(s) is preferred, but not required.

This is a 40 hours/week position.

The expected hiring range will be at the lower end of the listed pay scale.

Please be aware that while we are hiring for this position, at any time staff can be moved to other location or services areas for the good of the library.