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The Douglas County Libraries has an exciting opportunity for a FT (40 hrs/wk) position with our Community Relations department in Castle Rock. This position performs and/or coordinates all public relations and outreach activities for the district. The position coordinates internal and external communications, messaging, branding and media relations. The position also works with community and library staff to plan, develop, evaluate and/or present outreach and community programs. Starting salary is $18/hr w/generous benefits, but could be increased to be commensurate with skills and experience. High proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and editing skills required. Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, English, Communications, Marketing, or related fields with a minimum of five years progressive experience in public relations, administrative or communication relations positions required; Masters’ degree preferred. Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via our web site, mail, fax or e-mail (PDF or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7616. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.