Library Communications Specialist

Colby College; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Colby College Libraries seeks a Communications Coordinator to lead the development, execution, and day-to-day management of library communications across digital and print channels. Reporting to the Associate Director and Head of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, the role coordinates messaging to promote services, programs, and initiatives with accessible, user-centered content.

The hiring range is $24–$27 per hour, with hourly staff pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing, editing, and developing content for multiple audiences.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.).
• Experience managing social media accounts and website CMS.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with accessibility practices and basic HTML/XML.
• Experience in higher education or academic libraries preferred.
• Collaborative approach with campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, edit, schedule, and distribute library communications across digital and print channels.
• Maintain content on the Libraries' websites, news feeds, blogs, and social media accounts.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote programs, services, and events while tracking engagement metrics.

Skills

Strong written & verbal communication

Writing & editing content

Collaboration & teamwork

Attention to detail

Creative storytelling

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

Acrobat

Job description

Colby College Libraries seeks a Communications Coordinator to lead the development, execution, and day-to-day management of library communications across digital and print channels. Reporting to the Associate Director and Head of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, the role coordinates messaging to promote services, programs, and initiatives with accessible, user-centered content.

The hiring range is $24–$27 per hour, with hourly staff pay.