The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate, entertain, and connect all people who live, work, or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to LPL’s mission and core values, which can be found here.

To keep LPL progressing forward, the Digital Content Coordinator plans, creates, and manages content for the library’s digital platforms including email marketing, social media, website, and digital signage. The role also assists in creating and maintaining the digital components of the department’s marketing plan. Creativity, independence, and organization are essential for this role.

Salary Range

$41,535.00 - $58,750.00 (starting salary will depend upon skills and experience)

Primary Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.

Position may require occasional changes in schedule.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024. Applications must be completed online at www.lexpublib.org

As a Digital Content Coordinator, a typical day may include the following…

Manage social media, digital signage, and email marketing content.
Support annual content planning, content calendars, and specific social media plans.
Track and report social media, digital signage, and newsletter data.
Develop and grow LPL’s presence and reach across social platforms, including engaging with followers and affinity groups.
Work with local influencers, staff, partners, and Library users to share compelling stories.
Assist in story development and provide guidance on producing high-quality content, including, but not limited to: videos, audio recordings, photography, feature stories, newsletters and social media posts, and simple animations and gifs.
Simple graphic design for digital applications.
Coordinate with Graphic Designer and Videographer to create assets for digital content.
Stay up-to-date and research emerging tools and technologies related to social media and digital communications.
Promote special events, initiatives, and other targeted campaigns in fun, creative, and unexpected ways.
Support web content updates.
Performs other duties as assigned.

This job may be a good fit for you if you have…

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED
Fluency in social media calendar planning and email marketing platforms and in social media platforms including Instagram, Instagram Reels, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc
Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, project management platforms
Writing for the web; including social media posts, website content, blogs, and e-newsletters
Working knowledge of Windows and Apple or Mac-based computer operating systems
Ability to work collaboratively with the marketing team and other library departments
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Strong project management skills
Comfortable adapting to change and experimenting in new platforms/media styles
Ability to interpret information into a concise format for public consumption
Strong understanding of audience, marketing platforms, and strategies
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
Ability to create content within established brand standards
Ability to accept and accommodate feedback on processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Must successfully pass a background investigation
Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record

It may be an even better fit if you have… (this is the preferred stuff)

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree preferred

Here’s What We Have To Offer…

Incredibly flexible schedule (e.g., work at home while you wait for the repair person to arrive between “whenever they get there”)
Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
Excellent medical (HDHP/HSA & PPO), dental, vision, life insurance (employer paid), short term disability, long term disability and employee assistance program. Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Personal Days
Pension plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Full Time employees participate in and contribute to Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (Formerly Kentucky Retirement Systems)
401k, 457, & IRA
Exceptional training and support to give you the resources you need to be successful
Employee discounts (YMCA, cell phone stipends, etc.)
Free Parking
And a great team of coworkers committed to helping others succeed

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the LPL family based on skill, merit and talent—not based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, LPL also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances and practices. If things aren’t fair, we all lose.

Physical And Mental Requirements

Ability to walk extensively, climb stairs, lift and carry containers weighing up to 25 pounds unassisted, over 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to sit for long periods, operate computer keyboard for long periods.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hazards/Unusual Working Conditions

Work involves exposure to normal, everyday risks and working conditions involved in office work with a staff of fellow employees.
Many activities require travel throughout the Lexington, Fayette County community and require incumbent to have or arrange for own transportation.

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