The Washington County Free Library (WCFL) seeks a positive and outgoing Head of Public Relations and Marketing with strong interpersonal abilities and excellent communication skills. This position requires the ability to network and work with high-level stakeholders, to successfully multitask and juggle priorities, and to be flexible when needed.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Public Relations and Marketing supervises and performs all aspects of the Public Relations and Marketing Department. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing WCFL's communications, marketing, and public relations efforts in order to improve awareness and understanding of library resources, services, and events among internal and external stakeholders. This includes public relations, networking, and outreach to high level community stakeholders and important community partners; participation in, or coordination of, system-wide fundraising events; and the promotion and marketing of WCFL across a variety of platforms and formats. The successful candidate must have the technical skills sufficient to do all expected tasks in a timely manner and the ability to learn new skills as needed.

Located in Western Maryland, in the tri-state area where Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania meet, WCFL is a rapidly developing system dedicated to building a strong and vibrant community. By facilitating the public’s freedom to explore, learn, and transform, WCFL connects people to ideas and resources and to each other, helping to foster individual and community growth.

Location: Fletcher Branch of the Washington County Free Library.

Hours: Full-time; 37.5 hours per week (varied workdays and hours, evenings and weekends included); full benefits.

Salary ranges: Anticipated hiring rate will be $24.90/hour. 

To apply email completed employment application and resume to admhr@washcolibrary.org