Part-Time Communications & Outreach Coordinator — Remote

LibraryLinkNJ; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

LibraryLinkNJ is seeking a part-time Communications and Outreach Assistant to support the CE Team with planning, development, and dissemination of member communications. The role involves newsletters, social media, events outreach, and content creation using Canva, Smore, and Buffer.

The position is grant-funded, fixed-term, at-will, and requires in-office presence at least one day per week, with some remote work allowed. 21 hours per week typical.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate from an ALA-accredited MLS program or marketing/communications program.
• Strong writing/editing skills for public communications to a wide audience.
• Experience with social media and newsletter outreach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and disseminate communications to LibraryLinkNJ members.
• Assist with events and outreach initiatives, both virtual and in-person.
• Create content for newsletters and partner communications.
• Schedule announcements and manage communications to avoid overload.
• Design and share content using Canva, Smore, and social platforms.
• Support CE team in member engagement and responsive customer service.
• Coordinate content for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube via Buffer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & Written communication

Editing & proofreading

Social media familiarity

Time management

Teamwork

Education

MLIS or library science

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Canva

Smore

Buffer

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

LibraryLinkNJ is seeking a part-time Communications and Outreach Assistant to support the CE Team with planning, development, and dissemination of member communications. The role involves newsletters, social media, events outreach, and content creation using Canva, Smore, and Buffer.

The position is grant-funded, fixed-term, at-will, and requires in-office presence at least one day per week, with some remote work allowed. 21 hours per week typical.