Marketing & Communications Sr. Manager

Role Overview

Responsible for administration and oversight of Marketing and Communications function and success. In close consultation with the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications, plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates library marketing, communications, public relations, and community programming initiatives.

What You Will Do

Manages a multifaceted department, including managing budgets, supervising staff, establishing departmental procedures, and ensuring successful and timely completion of projects. Acts as backup to Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications, develops outcome-based marketing initiatives, and evaluates efforts to determine effectiveness.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Requires demonstrated commitment to fulfilling the mission of the Kansas City Public Library, ability to interact successfully with staff and public, and team management skills. Considerable knowledge of marketing, communications, and public relations is also required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to fulfilling the mission of the Kansas City Public Library.
• Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with staff and public in a large public service organization.
• Demonstrated team management skills, including the ability to organize work effectively, lead and direct personnel, and plan and execute programs and activities.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing, communications, and public relations.
• Considerable knowledge of media communication techniques and publications.
• Demonstrated experience with the design and execution of targeted cultural, academic or community programming initiatives for various audiences and groups.
• Superior writing and public speaking ability.
• Proven skills in goal identification and achievement; strategic planning and organization of multiple projects.
• Advanced computer skills related to the position, including but not limited to mastery of Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits
• Salary range $93,000 – $102,000