Part-time Civil Service position, 20 hours per week, evening and weekend hours may be required. Applicant must be reachable on the Library Assistant Civil Service List for Orange County.
The Cornwall Public Library seeks a creative and organized individual to serve as a part-time Public Relations Specialist. The Public Relations Specialist works to promote and inform the community about the library’s services and programs. Because this position impacts the library’s relationship with the community, candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work tactfully and professionally with the public, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, posting on social media, maintaining and updating the content of the library’s website in WordPress and other content management systems, designing and creating electronic and printed media, creating and sending press releases, photographing library events, and organizing information booths for several weekend festivals.
Starting pay range $19-$20 per hour.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree with a preference given to a specialization in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, OR work experience in a related field.
Strong proofreading, writing, and editing skills are a must. The ability to work with many forms of technology is needed, including graphic arts software, word processing, etc. Familiarity with website content management and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Charlotte Dunaief, Interim Director, Cornwall Public Library, cdunaief@rcls.org , by 5/9/25.