Library Communications Specialist

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

Job summary

Colby College Libraries seeks a Communications Coordinator to craft and manage messaging across digital and print channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and signage. You will coordinate with colleagues and campus partners to promote library services, programs, and collections, ensuring messaging is accessible and user-centered.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will monitor engagement metrics, maintain brand standards, and support outreach for open access initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication across audiences and channels.
• Experience writing, editing, and developing content for multiple platforms.
• Familiarity with website CMS and digital communications tools.
• Experience managing social media accounts and coordinating campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, edit, and schedule library communications across digital and print channels.
• Maintain Libraries' website content, news feeds, blogs, and policy pages.
• Manage official social media accounts and publish posts and event announcements.
• Produce newsletters and promotional messaging highlighting services and programs.
• Maintain digital signage and physical displays across library spaces.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Social media management

Content planning

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

CMS (Web content management)

HTML basics

Job description

Colby College Libraries seeks a Communications Coordinator to craft and manage messaging across digital and print channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and signage. You will coordinate with colleagues and campus partners to promote library services, programs, and collections, ensuring messaging is accessible and user-centered.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will monitor engagement metrics, maintain brand standards, and support outreach for open access initiatives and