PART-TIME PUBLICITY & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE

20-24 HOURS/WEEK

The Reddick Public Library District, serving the Ottawa, Illinois area, has an immediate opening for a

PART-TIME PUBLICITY & SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT, 20-24 HOURS/WEEK.

We are seeking an energetically creative, emotionally intelligent, self-motivated, technologically savvy individual to create and maintain relevant and professional social media content for Reddick Public Library District and assist with publicity.

This part-time non-exempt position offers the flexibility to create your own schedule during the Reddick Public Library District’s open hours when not scheduled at the Circulation Desk.

Salary:

Salary starts at $18.00 per hour DOQ.

Benefits:

Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and Paid Time for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

Publicity & Social Media Assistant Duties:

• Creates attractive, relevant, creative, and professional social media content for the library while adhering to the library’s established Style Guide and working with Director & Staff.
• Working with the Publicity & Outreach Coordinator, creates physical and digital fliers, posters, brochures, bookmarks, and more to promote the library’s events and services.
• Assists the Publicity & Outreach Coordinator with various marketing activities.
• Works the Circulation Desk & completes Circulation Assistant duties (job description below).
• Creates and maintains on site self-set schedule.
• Prepares monthly reports, surveys, and other reports as assigned.
• Provides consistent, gracious, and friendly service to internal and external customers.
• Represents the library at community events and in the media as assigned.
• Fosters positive partnerships with community agencies/organizations.
• Attends meetings and actively seeks continuing education opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
• Acts as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of library operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum associate’s degree, preferably in graphic design/marketing-related discipline, or equivalent combination of work experience.
• Knowledge of various social media platforms and creation outlets such as Canva.
• Ability to learn new technologies, new procedures, and operate office equipment.
• Previous customer service, public library, or marketing experience desirable.
• Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required. Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
• High level of skill using various technologies including Microsoft Office products, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Circulation Assistant Duties:

• Performs essential circulation tasks: checks-in/checks-out materials, collects fees, handles all materials, and places holds.
• Completes new patron registration, renews patron cards, and updates patron information in library software.
• Acts as library reception and orients patrons to use of library.
• Answers telephone, relays messages to appropriate staff, and makes calls as needed.
• Performs opening and closing procedures when necessary.
• Answers directional questions and refers reference questions to appropriate staff.
• Assists patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, reader’s advisory, equipment, and services.
• Attends relevant professional development opportunities and meetings as required.
• Submits monthly report to Director.
• Creates displays and other departmental activities as assigned.
• Provides consistent, gracious, and friendly service to all members of the public.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
• Cooperates as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Circulation Assistant Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous public library or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required. Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products.
• High level of proficiency using Internet, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
• Availability to work scheduled evenings and weekends.
• Ability to bend, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

 APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY, OR  ONLINE AT:

www.reddicklibrary.org/employment

Completed applications and resume must be submitted by email to lyoungstrum@reddicklibrary.org, by mail, or in person by:

Friday, February 6, 2026

Completed applications must be submitted

No phone calls, please.