Public Library Communications Lead

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Public Library is seeking a Communication Coordinator to lead a four-person communications team that supports 20 library locations. The role covers public relations, marketing, advertising, internal communications and media buying to promote the library system and its 10,000+ annual programs.

Responsibilities include developing strategic communications plans, guiding cross‑functional projects, and serving as a liaison to library leadership and city communications units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Administration or a related field.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, communications, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of administrative management or supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive communications plans aligned with operations and department strategy and manage plan execution.
• Oversee team development and day-to-day operations of the communications unit.
• Advise library administration and leadership teams on communications strategy.

Skills

Public relations

Marketing

Communications

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Communications or Public Relations

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Public Library is seeking a Communication Coordinator to lead a four-person communications team that supports 20 library locations. The role covers public relations, marketing, advertising, internal communications and media buying to promote the library system and its 10,000+ annual programs.

Responsibilities include developing strategic communications plans, guiding cross‑functional projects, and serving as a liaison to library leadership and city communications units.