Part-Time Digital Content Creator

Part-Time Digital Content Creator

Darien Library seeks a creative, mission-driven, and highly organized individual to serve as a Part-Time Digital Content Creator. Working under the supervision of the Head of User Experience & Marketing, the ideal candidate will support and execute the Library’s communications priorities by producing and managing content across digital and print platforms. The successful candidate has a passion for creating engaging digital content, a collaborative spirit, and a growth-mindset with a willingness to test, learn, and evolve content to meet strategic goals.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Marketing and UX to implement the Library’s communications strategy.
• Write and edit content with appropriate tone, organizational style, grammar, and punctuation following the Darien Library Style Guide.
• Social Media Management
  • Design and publish dynamic, engaging content tailored to each platform’s strengths and unique capabilities.
  • Daily creation of engaging, timely, and valuable content for online audiences, informed by local and national trends in both librarianship and media.
  • Track key performance metrics and audience engagement and adjust strategy as necessary.
  • Maintain knowledge of social media platforms' capabilities and differing audience preferences.
• Write press releases, e-newsletters, and other publicity materials.
• Collaborate on projects within the department and with other internal and external groups.
• Cultivate relationships with local media outlets.
• Coordinate with staff for contributions to Library newsletters and e-content.
• Produce original content for newsletters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least five years prior experience working in marketing or editing.
• Strong aptitude in written communication that demonstrates a discerning eye for factual accuracy, grammatical accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to Darien Library’s motto of “Kindness First” when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize tasks as directed by the Head of UX and Marketing. 
• Experience in project management systems.
• Proven ability to track and meet deadlines and adapt to changes in workflow within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with graphic design and proficiency in design tools such as Canva and Adobe Suite are required.
• Proficiency with new and emerging technologies, as well as Microsoft Office, and Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Demonstrate an eye for design, including the sourcing and proper usage of digital content and images as necessary.
• Bilingual candidates, or those with functional knowledge of another language, are highly desirable.

Schedule

 

This is a part-time position with no benefits. The candidate will work on-site at the Library Monday through Friday at least 20 hours per week, not to exceed 29 hours per week.

 

Salary

$30—$35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

 

Contact Information

Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume by Friday, May 2nd to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at jobs@darienlibrary.org. Please make your subject line Digital Content Creator.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as skills, abilities, attitude, and contribution to the Darien Library so as to further the principle of equal employment