| Employer | Madison Public Library Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | Madison, WI |
| Type | Full time |
| Contact information | Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to Jane Rotonda,jrotonda@mplfoundation.org. Application deadline is June 18, 2025. |
| Apply by | June 19, 2025 |
| More details | https://mplfoundation.org/about/career-opportunities/ |
| Posted on | June 2, 2025 |
Description
The Wisconsin Book Festival Communications & Events Associate will provide project management and implementation of all communications and events planning and execution related to the Wisconsin Book Festival.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
●Assist with and attend all festival events (both at Central Library and off-site venues), including four-day celebration in October
● Create social media posts and graphics for festival events, articles, and other content on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Crowdcast
● Maintain festival website, including posting of events, sponsor information, and creating/editing other content as needed
● Plan, write, and coordinate content with library’s marketing team for regular email newsletter and all festival communications
● Manage recording of live WBF events and digital archiving
● Create and boost Facebook events for each festival event
● Purchase and implement online ads, including Facebook boosting, paid Facebook ads, Instagram ads, and other online ads as plan allows
● Collaborate with foundation’s Communications Manager to pitch book festival event coverage to local and state-wide news outlets
● Track and add festival media highlights to the website, social media, etc.
●Assist in the development of the year-round strategy for social media and digital promotion of festival events
● Coordinate with WBF Volunteer Coordinator on the scheduling and training of volunteers
● Assist director with facilitation of WBF Ambassador meetings, correspondence, and event planning
● Update and edit festival survey as needed, coordinate data and review for relevant trends promptly after WBF events and provide year-end analysis for festival annual report
● Maintain and adhere to the festival’s written and design style guides to grow the festival brand and mission
● Other duties as assigned
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
● 1-2 years’ experience in a communications role or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
● Enthusiasm for Madison Public Library Foundation’s and Wisconsin Book Festival’s missions, with the ability to effectively promote the organizations’ values to diverse constituents
● Ability to work seamlessly with staff, board members, donors, volunteers, members of the library, consultants and the community
● Exceptional attention to detail in daily work
● Demonstrated success in project management
● Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and ability to work with digital and social communication platforms
● Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values
SALARY & HOURS OF WORK:
Communications & Events Associate is an hourly position working 32 hours weekly, with a salary range of $23–$25 per hour. The position requires work during the regular business days as well as during evenings and weekends as needed. Madison Public Library Foundation’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 11 paid holidays; pre-tax commuter benefits; life insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
● Work is performed in an office setting at Madison Public Library Foundation’s business location with frequent interaction with coworkers and external partners.
● Attendance at in-person meetings, Foundation events, annual fundraising events, and Wisconsin Book Festival events is expected.
● Adequate hearing is required to hear/talk with stakeholders in person and on the telephone
● Work requires the use of computers with exposure to monitors, keyboards, mouse
● Position requires long periods of standing, bending and walking, and frequent use of stairs
● Ability to maintain focus for a long period of time
● Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds
● Ability to attend and participate in off-site indoor and outdoor events at various locations in and around Madison, WI
Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to Jane Rotonda, jrotonda@mplfoundation.org.
Application deadline is June 18, 2025.