Outreach Coordinator-George Memorial Library

Fort Bend County • Richmond, TX

1d • $32 - $40

About The Position

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Leads outreach services for the library system to promote services and programs. Maintains communication with library branches and partner organizations to schedule library representation at community events. Provides off-site programming, presentations and information sessions to community organizations including underserved sectors of the community. Assesses community needs and interests to tailor outreach efforts effectively. Create and update outreach training for staff and overseeing outreach materials. Gathers statistics and prepares reports regarding outreach programs, and activities. Works collaboratively with Outreach, Partnerships and Programming team on group projects, grants and events. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years job related experience; experience in community outreach, event planning, public speaking, or marketing preferred.
• Experience in community outreach, event planning, or marketing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using social media and other digital marketing tools.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Passion for promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
• Ability to maintain a working schedule for outreach and personal meetings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, associates, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Library and Information Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads outreach services for the library system to promote services and programs.
• Maintains communication with library branches and partner organizations to schedule library representation at community events.
• Provides off-site programming, presentations and information sessions to community organizations including underserved sectors of the community.
• Assesses community needs and interests to tailor outreach efforts effectively.
• Create and update outreach training for staff and overseeing outreach materials.
• Gathers statistics and prepares reports regarding outreach programs, and activities.
• Works collaboratively with Outreach, Partnerships and Programming team on group projects, grants and events.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
• Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
• Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
• FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level