Marketing Assistant

Northbrook Public Library is seeking a Marketing Assistant

Schedule: 20 hours per week 

Flexible hours Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Some evening and weekend hours possible

About the Position

We are seeking a passionate marketing professional who will play a vital role in helping to communicate our award-winning library’s mission and value to the community. The Marketing Assistant will collaborate with our Marketing and Communications Manager and Graphic Designer to create and proofread engaging and on-brand content for newsletters, brochures, flyers, signs, digital content, email, videos, and more, as well as help with outreach events in the community.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about the value of libraries, has some experience working on marketing deliverables and has done some professional writing, stays up to date on trends, enjoys collaborating with others, has strong time management skills, and can work on multiple projects with various deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of social media marketing experience and knowledge, skill, and development in the following areas which are often gained through a post-secondary degree (eg. Bachelor’s Degree):

• Communication Skills include accurately comprehending, assessing, and conveying written and verbal information to individuals and groups in a variety of settings.  
• Computer Skills include using word processing and spreadsheet applications including MS Office Suite and Google Workspace, effectively using email and Google calendar, performing internet searching, using cloud-based communication tools such as Google Chat and Zoom, and maintaining and organizing digital files.   
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving includes analyzing and evaluating information in order to assess an issue, make a decision, and take action.
• Time Management includes prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and managing time independently.
• Research Skills include understanding the information needed, performing internet searches, evaluating the results and sources, and synthesizing the data to present findings and recommend an action.  

We are seeking a wide array of candidates that encompass varied identities and abilities and encourage those who have gained skills outside of traditional education to apply. The Northbrook Public Library is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you’re excited about this position but not sure if you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may have other experiences or skills that would still make you a great candidate.

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About the Library and Community 

We seek candidates who share our passion for serving the people of Northbrook. The Northbrook Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values every community member and works to be welcoming and respectful of people's different identities including race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, ability, language, age, size, and more. 

The Village of Northbrook, IL has a resident population of 35,222. This highly regarded, civic-minded and well-resourced community is just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. With excellent access to transportation, Northbrook has a vibrant business community and is headquarters to several Fortune 500 companies. Residents are attracted to the top-rated schools, access to many recreational opportunities, and its small-town charm.

This Library Journal Five Star library is a cornerstone of the community with strong public support and an operating budget of $8,600,000.  The collection includes over 250,000 physical items, with an annual circulation of over 900,000. 

Benefits

Benefits include paid personal and sick time, commuter benefits and participation in 457/Roth/IRA savings plans are available.

Applying

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Remember to attach cover letter and resume. Both documents are required for candidate consideration. 

If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know.

Open Until Filled

Salary : $21 - $23