The Tompkins County Public Library is seeking qualified, inclusive, and collaborative candidates for our new Library Communications Coordinator role. The position is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week exempt position, and is part of the Tompkins County Civil Service system. The position is in-person at the Library’s Green Street location.

The Library Communication Coordinator guides and implements the various aspects of Library communication. Successful candidates enjoy working with diverse people to serve a diverse public that includes urban and rural constituents. The Communications Coordinator is a senior administrative position that is responsible for internal and external Library communication, including, but not limited to, crisis communication, media relations, social media engagement, strategic planning, and website administration. TCPL also has two fundraising support organizations – the TCPL Foundation and the Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library –and the Library communicates frequently and routinely with both.

The Communications Coordinator is a contributing member of the Library Leadership Team, helping to support the mission, vision, and goals of the Library by providing insight and guidance from a strategic communication perspective. Proven organizational, listening, and teamwork skills are necessary for success. While this position is administrative in nature, successful candidates understand that people are the job. The position is directly supervised by the Library Director and works closely with the Director, Business Manager, Administrative Manager, Department Heads, Board officers, Foundation staff, and Friends Board. Sustainable and relevant library service to the community relies on effective communication between Library Administration, staff, Trustees, the Foundation, and Friends in partnership with the County, City, and Town. The Library Communications Coordinator position requires evening hours for attendance at various meetings and other related events and programs.

The salary range for the position is $72,000 to $80,000. The position is open until filled. Interested candidates can apply at Personnel | www.tompkinscountyny.gov (tompkinscivilservice.org)

Tompkins County Civil Service
The Communications Coordinator is a provisional appointment. A provisional appointment is a non-permanent appointment pending examination and permanent appointment to a competitive class position. For a permanent appointment, a reachable score on the Communications Coordinator Civil Service exam is required. Additional information about the Tompkins County Civil Service and this position can be found at https://www.tompkinscivilservice.org/civilservice/post/8768

About Tompkins County Public Library
Tompkins County Public Library (Ithaca, New York), founded in 1864 by Ezra Cornell, serves the over 105,000 residents of Tompkins County and is the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System, serving libraries and users in Tompkins, Tioga, Cortland, Seneca, and Cayuga counties. Tompkins County Public Library strives to meet and celebrate the aspirations of our community. We foster opportunities for people of all ages to discover, connect, and create throughout Tompkins County. Tompkins County Public Library believes that the library is for everyone. We value diverse opinions and respect free speech. Different points of view are allowed and welcomed. TCPL currently has a staff of 43 FTE. For questions about TCPL or the position, please contact Business Manager Tonya VanCamp at
tvancamp@tcpl.org