Part-Time Communications Specialist

Job Title: Part-Time Communications Specialist Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to provide part-time communications support for a university library system. This role will be responsible for creating engaging content that highlights the value, impact, services, collections, programs, and spaces offered by the libraries. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller and writer who can translate subject matter expertise into compelling content for students, faculty, donors, and the broader community. This is a flexible, approximately 20-hour-per-week engagement focused primarily on copywriting, content creation, and communications strategy execution. Key Responsibilities - Develop and write internal and external communications that promote library programs, services, collections, events, and initiatives. - Create a variety of content, including: - News stories - Press releases - Faculty and student profile stories - Donor-focused impact stories - Blog posts - Social media content - Conduct interviews with students, faculty, staff, donors, and other stakeholders to gather stories and testimonials. - Transform information provided by subject matter experts into polished, audience-focused communications. - Create compelling narratives that demonstrate the impact of library resources and donor support. - Support communications targeted toward three primary audiences: - Students - Faculty - Donors and supporters - Collaborate with library leadership to execute ongoing communications strategies and priorities. - Participate in marketing and public relations committee meetings and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments. - Coordinate with institutional communications and marketing teams to develop and distribute external communications. - Manage content revisions and feedback cycles, ensuring high-quality deliverables and stakeholder satisfaction. - Maintain consistency in messaging, voice, and branding across communication channels. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Proven experience writing press releases, feature stories, profiles, newsletters, blogs, and social media content. - Excellent interviewing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills. - Ability to understand complex topics and translate them into clear, engaging content for multiple audiences. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and managing multiple concurrent assignments. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based collaboration tools, including OneDrive. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Proven experience writing press releases, feature stories, profiles, newsletters, blogs, and social media content. - Excellent interviewing, storytelling, editing, and proofreading skills. - Ability to understand complex topics and translate them into clear, engaging content for multiple audiences. - Strong organizational and project management skills. - Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and managing multiple concurrent assignments. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based collaboration tools, including OneDrive. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in higher education, libraries, nonprofit organizations, or mission-driven institutions. Experience creating donor-focused communications and fundraising impact st