<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small"><p class=""><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Please share widely</span></p><p class=""><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">JOB
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<p class=""><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Community Relations Specialist</span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class=""><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Rochester
Hills (MI) Public Library</span></p>
<p class=""><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Position: </span></b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Community Relations Specialist position, 37.5
hours a week<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Salary: </span></b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">$30,672
$41,976 annually</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Benefits: </span></b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Health
and dental insurance, </span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">10 sick days, 18 days annual vacation, standard
holidays, pension after first six months, disability insurance</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Dates: </span></b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Send
resume by: November 30, 2015</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> Interviews anticipated: December 3, 2015</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> Decision anticipated by: December 12, 2015</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> Starting date: ASAP</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Apply
at: <a href="http://www.rhpl.org/jobs" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial;background-repeat:initial">http://www.rhpl.org/jobs</span></a> Make sure to fill out the online
applications, attach a cover letter and resume.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">This
person reports to the library director and plans, coordinates and implements
programs, special events, publications, media relations and meeting room
bookings for the library. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Required
skills, education and training: </span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Artistic
and creative ability to facilitate the design of printed pieces, displays
and other presentations</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Computer
proficiency in Microsoft Office applications</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Knowledge,
skill and ability in the area of desktop publishing (InDesign, PhotoShop,
Adobe Reader, PowerPoint, Microsoft Expression, Joomla)</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Ability
to express self clearly and concisely in both in oral and written form</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Must
be a self-starter, able to manage multiple projects effectively and to
meet deadlines</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Desire
to meet and serve the public</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Desired
skills, education and training:</span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Bachelor’s
degree in graphic arts, journalism, communications or related field, as
well as experience with desktop publishing</span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Essential
Functions of the job:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">This person will be able to
share and perform the following essential job duties with or without a
reasonable accommodation:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Plans and implements a proactive
media relations program</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Writes and designs a newsletter
which is mailed to the entire library service area four times per year</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Writes news releases for all
programs and events, special announcements, changes in service, and promotes
community awareness of library’s resources, services and programs</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Creates flyers and posters for
library and Friends of RHPL activities</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Designs the library’s annual report</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Selects printers based on
competitive bids </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Tracks program attendance statistics</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Monitors media coverage of library
programs</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Contacts local businesses for
donations to support programs as necessary</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Writes grant proposals for programs
and exhibits</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Plans and coordinates library
programs for adults</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Assists youth services librarians in
program planning</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Handles meeting room bookings </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Creates exciting and innovative
programming consistent with the mission of the library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Cultivates partnerships for joint
community projects</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Assists library–related
organizations in the coordination of special events, activities and programs</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Updates online calendar, events web
page, and plasma TV in the library lobby<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.75in"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Critical
Mental Requirements</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Continuously:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Supervises arrangements and assists
with organization of receptions, public meetings, and fund-raisers for the
library and Friends’ organization</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Frequently:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Able to work independently and
assume responsibility.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Able to work effectively with
associates supervisors and customers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Able to be flexible, work under
short time constraints, and meet deadlines</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Able to make administrative
decisions, interpret policies.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Able to interact with co-workers and
supervisors.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1in"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'">
</span></span><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">Able to interact with the public.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic',sans-serif">The
above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for
this position. It is not to be construed
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