Public Communications Specialist - Library

Public Communications Specialist - Library

Salary

$25.74 - $33.47 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

611000195 JULY 2026

Department

Library

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Performs difficult skilled technical work conducting a promotional and information program for the Library, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Library Director.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

This position is based primarily in a public library setting with occasional off-site events or community engagements. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Uses social media marketing techniques (blogging, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc) to increase visibility for and participation in library programs, services, and activities.
• Interprets and disseminates comprehensive and technical information through a variety of media to stimulate interest in library programs and to inform the staff and the public of the operations and activities of the Onslow County Public Library.
• Strategizes with and educates the Library management team and other community partners on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the library's culture and into all OCPL services.
• Functions as the Library webmaster - routinely updates and enhances agency's website to promote library programs and online services. Updates the Library promotional slides to include upcoming programs and other supplemental information.
• Plans, writes, and edits Library publications on informational and promotional matters.
• Coordinates with all Library divisions to ensure the most current, valuable, and applicable information is being sent to the public via the most effective media.
• Coordinates the development of the Library's brand, advertising, and programs to ensure a consistent message is being disseminated across all platforms.
• Creates materials to promote programs, services and digital resources, and to market the Library at events, and assists in creating the format and curricula for schools, daycares, and other outreaches using professional standard graphic design concepts and software.
• Researches demographics and uses results to create targeted advertising and educational materials that promote Library priorities.
• Records and edits videos for virtual library programs and library promotions.
• Writes for the press, radio, and television on a variety of technical, controversial or otherwise complex subject areas; writes feature articles for newspapers and outside publications.
• Represents the agency or division head in developing and coordinating publicity and informational matters with other public and private agencies and organizations.
• Takes photographs for departmental publications and to illustrate news releases and feature stories.
• Plans and prepares agency displays and exhibits.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated skill in graphic design and relevant software (i.e. Adobe Creative Cloud). Familiarity and skill with social media platforms. Knowledge of website management. Ability to meet deadlines and shift priorities as needed. Dependable, organized, focused and able to successfully manage multiple projects; attention to detail, creative thinker and highly productive. Considerable knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public through a variety of news media.Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning, writing, and editing publications. Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards for press publications. Ability to edit and analyze informational material prepared by others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the press, radio, and television and other persons contacted in the course of work. Ability to operate a personal computer and standard office productivity software

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements

Bachelors degree with coursework in marketing, graphic design or related field and moderate experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work, or equivalent combination of education and experiences.

Special Requirements:

Valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.

In order to be considered for this position, your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses must be uploaded with your application even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance

Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.

Dental Insurance

Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance

Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System

Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k

The County contributes 1% of employees gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employees deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.

Sick Leave

Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

Paid Holidays

County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services

The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits

County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit http://www.onslowcountync.gov//HR and click on the Benefits tab.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

02

Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.

• Yes
• No

03

How much experience do you have working in the library field?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years of experience

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

Onslow Countys Core Values are REACH - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which of these values resonates with you the most, and why?

Required Question

Employer Onslow County

Address 234 Northwest Corridor Boulevard

Jacksonville, North Carolina, 28540

Phone 910-347-7600

Website http://www.onslowcountync.gov