Marketing and Communications Technician

Richmond Public Library has been proudly serving the Richmond, BC, community since 1976. Our mission is to create opportunities to learn, connect, and belong.

• An organization of real people with a reputation for innovation and responding quickly to our community’s needs. Your colleagues have a passion for literacy and life‑long learning and a deep commitment to helping the community by sharing their knowledge and expertise
• A library system that provides diverse materials and learning spaces, inspiring creativity, sharing and knowledge building
• Competitive salary, health benefits, pension, free parking, and growth opportunities

This is specialized promotional and marketing work involving planning, coordinating and conducting a variety of marketing and promotional activities. An incumbent researches and recommends the library’s marketing plan for approval by a superior; prepares media releases, kits and public service announcements for local media; coordinates various marketing, communications and fundraising activities; develops a variety of promotional material using camera‑ready graphics, artwork and desktop publishing software and ensures production of same;

establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts. Considerable independence of judgement and action is exercised within established guidelines. Work performance is reviewed in terms of effective services rendered to the library.

• Researches and recommends the library marketing plan for approval by a superior and implements approved activities; plans and coordinates participation in community events, trade shows, library special events and educational and cultural displays; promotes interest and participation in program activities.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of the digital marketing strategy and content, including social media, in support of library communications.
• Assists in the planning of, and coordinates and implements a variety of communications activities including social media.
• Prepares media releases, kits and public service announcements for local media regarding library programs and activities and distributes same; secures and administers advertising contracts; prepares and places advertisements, as required.
• Attends and participates in staff planning processes and leadership team meetings, as required; provides input on issues related to marketing and communications.
• Assists in the planning of and coordinates and implements fundraising activities; obtains funds and sponsor ships for special events and related programming activities; coordinates corporate partnership arrangements.
• Develops promotional materials such as brochures, newsletters, annual reports, website content, newspaper articles; works with in‑house or contract staff on illustrations, artwork and web product design, text and layout of materials; coordinates the design, production and dissemination of marketing publications; establishes editorial and style guidelines; monitors consistency of all promotional material ensuring adherence to the Library brand.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and responds to a wide variety of questions; maintains liaison with media contacts.
• Maintains various files and records related to the work; prepares reports, correspondence and related materials; develops marketing budget proposals and monitors and controls same.
• Performs related work as required.

• Diploma in communications, community development, public relations, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
• Familiarity and demonstrated expertise with social media and tools
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite, Cap Cut, Canva, Wordpress and/or similar creative and editing software an asset
• Familiarity with Patron Point, Campaigner, Mail Chimp, or similar e‑newsletter software

• Applicants are required to attach a copy of their Diploma to their application.
• Short‑listed candidates may be required to provide a portfolio of relevant marketing and communications work at the interview stage.

Re‑assignments of weekly schedule or daily shift and/or location will take place as operational needs dictate. The initial schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday 9:00 am-4:30pm
• Thursday 9:00 am-4:30pm
• Friday 9:00 am-4:30pm
• Saturday 9:45 am-5:15pm

Sunday and Mondays are rest days.

$38.19 – $44.93 per hour

While the Richmond Public Library thanks you in advance for your interest, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. A criminal record check is a condition of employment.

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