Communications & Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)

Librarylinknj; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

LibraryLinkNJ in New Jersey is seeking a Communications and Outreach Assistant to support the CE Team's member communications and outreach initiatives. This part-time, grant-funded role will help plan and disseminate communications while collaborating with staff on current outreach projects.

Responsibilities include creating newsletters, coordinating events, and managing social media using Canva, Smore, and Buffer, under the supervision of the Programming & Outreach Manager.

Qualifications

• Covers communication strategies for libraries and CE initiatives.
• Excellent editing and proofreading for large audiences.
• Familiarity with social media planning and newsletters.
• Experience drafting digital communications such as e-blasts.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and disseminate communications to LibraryLinkNJ members.
• Assist with newsletters, event reminders, and survey distribution.
• Schedule announcements to avoid member communication overload.
• Create content with Canva, Smore, and Buffer for weekly/monthly communications.
• Draft content for social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Support in-person, virtual, and asynchronous outreach efforts.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Time management

Editing/writing

Social media experience

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Marketing/Communications program background

Tools

Canva

Smore

Buffer

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

LibraryLinkNJ in New Jersey is seeking a Communications and Outreach Assistant to support the CE Team's member communications and outreach initiatives. This part-time, grant-funded role will help plan and disseminate communications while collaborating with staff on current outreach projects.

Responsibilities include creating newsletters, coordinating events, and managing social media using Canva, Smore, and Buffer, under the supervision of the Programming & Outreach Manager.