Library Assistant - Marketing

Fairmont State University; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairmont State University is seeking a Library Assistant - Marketing at the Main Campus to support outreach efforts by creating and managing content across social media and other marketing channels. You will help increase student awareness of library services, events, and resources through engaging posts and flyers.

The role requires strong writing and social media skills, with basic graphic design or video editing experience recommended.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of major social media platforms.
• Creative thinking and strong writing skills.
• Basic graphic design or video editing experience preferred.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Students in this role must commit to working one evening shift (5-10pm) Sunday-Thursday each week.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging, on-brand content (posts, graphics, short videos) for social media platforms, flyers, and table tents.
• Highlight library events, services, spaces, staff, and collections.
• Collaborate with librarians to promote workshops, exhibits, and new resources.
• Schedule content using appropriate tools.
• Take photos/videos in the library to support visual content creation.
• Monitor comments and messages, and help with appropriate responses.
• Track social media performance analytics (reach, engagement, follower growth).
• Stay current with social media trends relevant to academic libraries and student audiences.
• Uphold the library’s voice, values, and visual identity.
• Complete other library assistant duties (shelving, shelf-reading, tidying) as required.

Skills

Social media content

Creative writing

Time management

Independent work

Photography

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Student Requisition Number: 2027103STP

Job Title: Library Assistant - Marketing

Number of Positions Available: 1

Funded by Federal Workstudy only: Yes

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Library Student Assistant for Marketing supports the library’s outreach and engagement efforts by creating and managing content across its social media platforms and other marketing. This position helps increase student awareness of library services, resources, events, and collections through creative and informative posts and flyers.

• Develop engaging, on-brand content (posts, graphics, shortvideos) for social media platforms, flyers, and table tents
• Highlight library events, services, spaces, staff, andcollections
• Collaborate with librarians to promote workshops, exhibits, andnew resources
• Schedule content using appropriate tools
• Take photos/videos in the library to support visual contentcreation
• Monitor comments and messages, and help with appropriate responses
• Track social media performance analytics (reach, engagement,follower growth)
• Stay current with social media trends, especially those relevant to academic libraries and student audiences
• Uphold the library’s voice, values, and visual identity
• Complete other library assistant duties (shelving,shelf-reading, tidying) as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Positive attitude, adaptable, and eager to contribute to thelibrary’s mission
• Strong understanding of major social media platforms
• Creative thinking and strong writing skills
• Basic graphic design or video editing experience preferred
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Students in this role must commit to working one evening shift(5-10pm) Sunday-Thursday each week

Notes to Applicant

This position requires Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid package.

To confirm your eligibility, please contact the Student Employment Office at [e-mail].

Student Appointment Length

Academic Year

Base Hourly Rate

$10.00-$13.00

Quicklink for Posting

https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11849

Department/Supervision

Department: Library Services

Employment Location

Main Campus

Position will report to (title)

Director of Academic Library Services

Anticipated Hire Date

9/15/2026

Job Posting Date

09/02/2026