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Department Assistant of Public Relations, Part-Time ($15.00)

East Chicago Public Library

East Chicago, IN • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Description:

Category/Classification: Regular Staff – Non-Exempt

Reports to: Associate Director of Public Relations

General Summary

Under general direction, the Department Assistant of Public Relations assists in promoting the library, its holdings, services, staff and programs to diverse audiences utilizing a variety of mediums. Assists in the preparation, production and dissemination of library promotional materials and other printed materials for in-house use.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Participates in planning, set up and take down of library/gallery displays that introduce and relate library materials to events and/or current topic of interest.
  • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the printing press/Duplo for the purpose of producing in-house forms, banners, and flyers.
  • Prepares order for print productions and fulfills print orders.
  • Responsible for completing post-production tasks, such as cutting, folding, collating, stapling, and/or bounds material.
  • Participates in the operation of other print production equipment, including poster maker and laminator.
  • Responsible for library signage, designs, prints and puts up library signage.
  • Maintains copier paper count/inventory; maintains copier count.
  • Assists in maintaining departmental files
  • Photographs library events as assigned.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned


Requirements:

Education, Experience, and Training

  • High School graduate or equivalence. Bachelor’s degree in public relations or journalism preferred.
  • Working knowledge of computers and one year of experience in the field of writing is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of working with graphics.
  • Ability to write and edit copy about library resources and activities.
  • Ability to coordinate exhibits and displays with library specific themes.
  • Ability to effectively read and understand information contained in procedure manuals, reports, etc.
  • Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing trends in library services and technology
  • Skilled in communicating both orally and in writing. Using a computer to create and revise documents. Organizing information and attention to detail. Knowledge of print production and post-production processes desirable.
  • Knowledge of: Rules of English grammar and punctuation. How to operate a still camera. Print production processes.

Physical and Mental Requirements

List the physical demands that are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Frequently sitting simultaneously using hand, wrist and fingers;
  • Occasional standing, walking, stooping, bending, squatting, reaching overhead or in front of body, and traveling to outside meetings and engagements.
  • On occasion kneeling, crouching, twisting, climbing ladders and stairs
  • Conveying up to 10 pounds and on occasion up to 50 pounds. Maximum weight lifted to hip height: 20 pounds, to shoulder height or above shoulders: 10 pounds. Maximum weight lifted and carried without assistance: 20 pounds.
  • Frequently talking and hearing ordinary conversation in person or by phone in a quiet but sometimes noisy environment.


The requirements given above are not intended as exclusive standards for this position. Additionally, the duties and responsibilities listed are meant to be illustrative of the nature of the position and do not include all tasks that may be necessary to this job function. Further, individuals may be required to work in other areas and at different functions that those described in accord with changing needs of the library.