Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community
committed to the intellectual and personal growth of students. With enrollment of nearly
21,000 students, BMCC is the largest of the 24 institutions comprising The City University of
New York (CUNY). BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students: over 41% are Hispanic,
over 30% are Black or African American, over 30% were born outside the US, and they
represent more than 160 countries of origin with over 115 languages spoken. We are an
inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s
ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender
identity and national origin, among other personal characteristics. Collectively we share a belief
in the transformative power of education to further the intellectual, economic, and social
vitality of individuals and communities—and in the role of community colleges in advancing
equity and social justice.
BMCC’s motto speaks to this common sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go
Anywhere. As we strive to make BMCC the very best it can be— a leading community college
nationwide— we are dedicated to building a diverse and talented faculty that is committed to
excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service within our multicultural and international
environment.
The A. Philip Randolph Memorial Library at the Borough of Manhattan Community College
seeks an energetic and creative professional for a part-time non-teaching adjunct position as
Outreach and Social Media Adjunct. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience
working with social media, specifically Instagram, who is interested in developing innovative
marketing solutions that build awareness and excitement of the Library’s resources and
programs, and who can work successfully in a collaborative environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Marketing: Creates and schedules Instagram posts and stories for @bmcclibrary, highlighting
library resources, events, change of services, etc., and cross posts to the library blog. Uses best
practices to cultivate and maintain the library’s online image for branding and reputation
management.
Collaboration: Collaborates effectively with the Library's Outreach Team to help create book
displays, plan for and attend Library events such as De-Stress Fest, Book Exchange Fest,
Welcome Fairs, and participates in shared decision making.
Creativity: Designs/updates Library signage, such as question of the week board, and creates
materials that can reach target audiences in a competitive information landscape.
Service: Offers quick reference support – via chat and in-person - including directing students to
appropriate Research Guide, Tutorial, or database using a patron-focused, holistic approach for
meeting the needs of students and faculty.
This position is for 225 hours for the fall 2024 semester, with the possibility of reappointment
for subsequent semesters.
Schedule
Successful candidates must be able to work Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday between the
hours of 10am to 5pm. One day can be remote but Wednesday must be in person.
Qualifications
Required
• Applicants must be a graduate from an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree granting
institution or equivalent accreditation if degree is from outside the United States or is a
current student in an ALA-accredited program with at least 12 credits completed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media tools
• Familiarity with online behavior of college students
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals
• Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated cross-cultural competency in
communications with diverse groups of students and colleagues
• Must have a strong service orientation, and the ability to interact positively with
students and colleagues in the Library and College.
• Must have an interest in supporting student learning and research.
• Should demonstrate awareness of current library services.
Compensation
$47.42 per hour
How to apply
Candidates should provide:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee highlighting your ability to perform the
responsibilities and qualifications described in the job posting
2. Current resume/CV.
Send completed applications to Elizabeth Arestyl (earestyl@bmcc.cuny.edu) and Sharell Walker
(shwalker@bmcc.cuny.edu)
