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  • Assistant Director

    Jerseyville Public Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    105 N. Liberty St.
    Jerseyville, Illinois 62052

  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    $40,000-$50,000

  • About the Organization

    Jerseyville Public Library serves the City of Jerseyville, IL, which is located in Jersey County and has a population of 8,337. Our mission is to provide Jerseyville's citizens with access to materials and information for work, school, and personal life that are both educational and entertaining. We do this by offering a full array of programs, services, resources, and spaces that support the information needs and pursuits of our community. Learn more about us at https://www.jerseyvillelibrary.org/ or follow us on Facebook at Jerseyville Public Library.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Under the supervision of the Library Director, this exempt position is responsible for
    • overseeing the marketing and public relations aspects of library operations;
    • developing and executing library programming in collaboration with the programming team;
    • seeking out grant opportunities, writing for those grants, and successfully obtaining grants on behalf of the library;
    • and assisting the Director in the management and supervision of library staff.

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Management, Communications, Public Relations, Library Science, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution desired.
    • Two years’ experience in library work, management, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field.

    Residency requirement: Must live within a five (5) mile radius of the Jerseyville City limits, but remain in Jersey County. Applicants living outside the five (5) mile radius will require City Council approval to be hired and if approved, will be given three (3) months after expiration of employee’s probationary period to relocate within the five (5) mile radius of City limits. Hiring preferences will be given to applicants that are City residents when all other qualifications are equal.

  • Benefits Offered

    Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

    July 1, 2025

  • How to Apply

    To apply, please submit the following:
    • Cover letter, highlighting your skills and experience, communicating why you are interested in the position, and including your response to one of the following:
    What is your philosophy of librarianship?
    What are the basic principles of marketing and public relations pertinent to a nonprofit public institution?
    Describe your supervision and management style, including specific examples of past successful professional leadership experiences.
    • Resume detailing education and degrees completed, related work experience, related skills and accomplishments; and including three professional or academic (college or university) references with complete contact information
    • At least one professional or academic (college or university) letter of recommendation
    • Optional: Professional portfolio including logos, advertising campaigns, original graphic design elements, etc.

    Please send all files in .pdf format and include your last name in the title of all attached files.
    Send all application materials to: judyp@jerseyvillelibrary.org

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