Monday, December 16, 2013

Job Posting: CT State Library - Librarian 2 (Outreach)


Connecticut State Library

Librarian 2 (Outreach)

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE!

 
Open To: The Public

Position No.: 81829

Location: 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

Schedule: Full Time – Monday through Friday

Hours: 8 hour days; 40 hour workweek

Salary: $2,321.58 bi-weekly (AR23/Step 1)

Closing Date: January 1, 2014

The preferred skills are: Demonstrated experience and ability to perform tasks in the following areas:

Maintain a library’s web presence; Direct and coordinate internal and external communications; Plan and implement library or cultural history programs, exhibitions and events, communications and marketing materials; Strategic marketing planning and budgeting; Develop and implement a brand identity strategy; Develop, produce and promote public information materials; Direct the development, copywriting and production of system marketing materials including newsletters; Prepare press releases and maintain a positive working relationship with local news media; Conduct targeted surveys, focus group sessions and market research; Track trends in library use and design awareness initiatives; Develop library orientation sessions and tours; and Participate in staff training, continuing education and professional associations as required.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: General Experience:

A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association AND one year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing needs.

2. Incumbents of this class may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian.

The official job specification may be viewed at: http://das.ct.gov/HR/JobspecNew/JobDetail.asp?FCC=5989


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above experience and training requirements should submit a cover letter that describes your interest and suitability for the position, resume and application for Examination or Employment (Form CT-HR-12 at http://www.das.state.ct.us/cr1.aspx?page=13 ) to:

Deborah Craig, Human Resources Specialist

Department of Administrative Services, Small Agency Resource Team – SmART Unit

165 Capitol Avenue, 5th Floor East

Hartford, Connecticut 06106

Confidential Fax: (860) 622-4921 (preferred method of submission)

OR

Email to DAS.HR.SMART@ct.gov MUST include Lib2 (last name) 81829 in subject line.

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications