Marketing Associate

Montclair is a wonderful town with a community that loves its library. As visits, program participation, and patron engagement continue to grow, we are looking for a Marketing Associate to help us meet the demand. The Marketing Associate is a creative, community-minded teammate who helps tell the story of the library.

This role is about design, storytelling, and follow-through: you will be building flyers and posters, writing newsletters, creating social content, and making sure community members of all backgrounds know what the library has to offer.

About You

• You are collaborative, detail-oriented, and always looking for new creative approaches to engaging the
  community
• You have a good eye and you care about how things look, from a one-page flyer to a full campaign
• You are confident with design software (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and most importantly, you are
  willing to learn new systems quickly
• You write clearly and warmly, and you catch your own typos
• You are curious about social media and willing to research and learn new trends and approaches to
  content
• You bring a good attitude to brainstorming and enjoy developing ideas with team members
• You have a strong customer-service mindset and work flexibly across departments and with community
  partners
• You thrive when several projects are moving at once
• You are a team player and understand that the library is one system, not silos
• You believe libraries are for learning, belonging, and community

The Role

As the Marketing Associate, you help connect our community with the library’s wealth of resources, programs,
and services. Your day may include designing a poster for an upcoming author talk, pulling together the weekly
patron newsletter, filming a quick behind-the-scenes reel, brainstorming next month’s content calendar, and
packing up a table for a Saturday street fair. You will work closely with the Marketing & Communications Lead
and with staff across every department. This role suits a creative, community-minded person who understands
basic design principles and excels at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design print and digital marketing assets (flyers, brochures, posters, and digital assets) using Canva or
  Adobe Creative Suite under the guidance of the Marketing Lead
• Ensure all materials are accessible and align with the library’s branding guidelines
• Compile, format, and distribute weekly email newsletters to patrons detailing upcoming events and
  programs
• Create content for the library’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others)
  highlighting library events, book recommendations, and behind-the-scenes library life
• Assist in the development of a content calendar and contribute creative ideas to help grow the library’s
  social media presence
• Assist with the organization and design of larger scale projects and library-wide initiatives
• Attend library outreach events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

This Job Is Not for Someone Who

• Wants to work only from a desk and never at a community event
• Prefers to work alone and resists collaboration across departments
• Waits to be handed ideas rather than bringing their own
• Avoids new tools, platforms, or shifting social media trends
• Finds it hard to move between several projects in a single day

Qualifications

Minimum

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency with Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Solid understanding of core design principles such as visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and
  the effective use of white space, so that promotional materials are professional and easy to read
• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a knack for adopting a warm, welcoming, and
  informative tone
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact)
• Knowledge of social media marketing practices
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively with staff across departments and with community partners

Preferred

• Two years of experience in a design or marketing role
• Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite)

Details

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@montclairlibrary.org
• Use “Marketing Associate– [Your Name]” as the subject line
• Applications accepted until September 7, 2026. 

Montclair Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Reasonable accommodations available during application/interview processes per ADA. NJ residency required
per State Law.

Adult School Assistant

The Adult School Library Assistant is a well-organized, tech-comfortable teammate who keeps the day running. This role is about logistics, hospitality, and follow-through: you will be setting up classrooms, getting instructors rolling, registering students, and making sure that when someone walks in for a Tuesday night class, everything is ready.

About You

• You are organized and you follow through, and you like the satisfaction of a room that is set up right before anyone arrives
• You are confident with everyday technology (laptops, projectors, microphones, Zoom) and most importantly, you are willing to learn new systems quickly
• You stay calm when the projector will not connect five minutes before a class starts
• You communicate clearly and warmly with instructors, students, and colleagues
• You are detail-oriented and careful with data entry
• You are a team player and understand that the library is one system, not silos
• You are reliable and able to work independently
• You believe libraries are for learning, belonging, and community

The Role

As the Library Assistant in the Adult School, you are the person who makes classes happen on the ground. Your day may include setting up a classroom with tables, chairs, and a projector, walking an instructor through starting a Zoom session, processing registrations and payments, answering the phone and the department inbox, and checking student laptops back in at the end of the night. You will work closely with the Programming Associate, Programming Librarian and the Head of Adult School, and you will be trained on all of our equipment and systems. You may occasionally be scheduled at other library service points.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and break down library rooms for classes, including tables, chairs, and audio/video equipment
• Set up and operate projectors, microphones, and Zoom sessions for classes, presentations, and concerts, following established procedures
• Process student registrations and payments and maintain accurate roster records
• Serve as a first point of contact for students and instructors in person, by phone, and by email
• Track student laptops and classroom media materials and keep the inventory current
• Provide general office support including correspondence, filing, and supply orders
• Assist patrons with basic technology questions and troubleshooting
• Other duties as assigned

This Job Is Not for Someone Who

• Wants a quiet back-room job without public interaction
• Avoids technology or resists learning new systems
• Gets rattled when equipment fails in front of a room full of people
• Prefers to work alone and resists collaboration
• Finds physical setup work (moving tables, carrying equipment) undesirable

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of customer service or office experience (library, school, retail, restaurant, or related setting)
• Comfort with Macs and PCs and willingness to adapt to new technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
•  Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and move tables, chairs, and equipment carts
• Ability to work some evening hours

Preferred

• Associates degree or higher
• Experience with classroom or event audio/visual equipment, which we are glad to teach
• Familiarity with Airtable, Google Workspace, or similar tools
• Conversational Spanish or other languages a plus
• Experience working with diverse populations of all ages including seniors a plus

Details

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to jobs@montclairlibrary.org
• Use “Adult School Assistant – [Your Name]” as the subject line
• Applications accepted until August 28, 2026. 

Montclair Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Reasonable accommodations available during application/interview processes per ADA. NJ residency required
per State Law.