Library Communications Lead

Colby College; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College Libraries is seeking a Communications Coordinator to plan, write, edit, and manage communications across digital and print channels. You will maintain the Libraries' website and social media, produce newsletters, and create visual content that aligns with Colby brand standards and accessibility practices.

You will collaborate with library colleagues and campus partners to promote events, resources, and initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and strong community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience writing for multiple audiences and channels.
• Proficiency with graphic design and desktop publishing tools (Adobe CC, Canva).

Responsibilities

• Support planning, writing, editing, scheduling, and distribution of library communications across digital and print channels.
• Maintain and update content on the Libraries' website, news feeds, blogs, and public policy pages.
• Manage official social media accounts and publish posts, announcements, and promotional content.
• Produce and distribute newsletters and promotional messaging highlighting services, programs, and initiatives.
• Coordinate and distribute signage and promotional materials; ensure accessibility and brand alignment.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Acrobat

Canva

Content Management Systems

Job description

Colby College Libraries is seeking a Communications Coordinator to plan, write, edit, and manage communications across digital and print channels. You will maintain the Libraries' website and social media, produce newsletters, and create visual content that aligns with Colby brand standards and accessibility practices.

You will collaborate with library colleagues and campus partners to promote events, resources, and initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging and strong community engagement.