Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader

Kansas-City-Public-Library; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a Marketing & Communications leader to drive strategic marketing, communications and community programming initiatives. You will oversee a team, manage budgets, and supervise a range of content projects for print and web.

The role emphasizes media relations, brand promotion, and cross-department collaboration to advance library services and programs district-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration or related field.
• Over 6 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Over 5 years of experience supervising a marketing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing, communications, public relations, and community programming initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, procurement policies, and staff performance reviews.
• Develop campaigns for websites and printed materials and evaluate effectiveness.
• Direct media relations and build relationships with local and national outlets.
• Coordinate and supervise design and production of publications and marketing materials.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Public relations

Media relations

Team leadership

Budget management

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a Marketing & Communications leader to drive strategic marketing, communications and community programming initiatives. You will oversee a team, manage budgets, and supervise a range of content projects for print and web.

The role emphasizes media relations, brand promotion, and cross-department collaboration to advance library services and programs district-wide.