Marketing Assistant

About the Department

The Coronado Public Library serves the community by supporting informational, recreational, and cultural needs while encouraging reading, lifelong learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. Established in 1890, the library operates from a historic Orange Avenue site where the original 1909 structure remains in use as the Spreckels Reading Room within a modern 40,000-square-foot renovated and expanded facility. Set near Spreckels Park, the library sits at the center of Coronado.

Role Summary

The Marketing Assistant supports the library’s outreach, communications, and promotional efforts. This position helps shape public awareness of library services, programs, and events, and contributes to visual, digital, and print communication materials used across the department.

Key Duties

• Support department communication initiatives and help develop communication plans, procedures, and standards with leadership.
• Build and execute marketing plans for programs, services, and events.
• Share information with the public about department services and initiatives that promote awareness, participation, and equitable access across a diverse community.
• Manage website and social media content, track audience engagement, and reply to public messages and comments; escalate complaints or sensitive issues to leadership.
• Collect and organize photos from events, programs, and projects for use in media, publications, and digital channels.
• Create promotional materials for seasonal and program-related needs such as flyers, posters, invitations, tickets, program sheets, certificates, souvenirs, business cards, and stationery.
• Design layouts for publications, posters, visual presentations, displays, and related communication pieces.
• Produce signs, charts, graphs, posters, and other visual aids.
• Develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional exhibits and displays.
• Prepare mural-sized backdrops, illustrations, props, and similar items for displays, films, slide shows, and live programs.
• Use a range of graphic design software tools and properly archive digital files.
• Track inventory for paper, printing supplies, laminates, and specialty materials.
• Help coordinate special events by contacting vendors for catering, sound, lighting, set design, and other required services.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

Applicants should have a combination of background and training that provides the necessary knowledge and skills. A typical profile includes at least two years of progressively responsible marketing and communications experience, along with an associate degree or certificate in marketing, communication, or graphic design, or an equivalent qualification.

Selection Process

A completed City of Coronado employment application, cover letter, and resume must be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 PM PST on July 10, 2026. Applications will be screened based on relevant education, training, and experience. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to an oral panel interview, which carries 100% of the examination weight. The strongest finalists will then move to a department interview with the Director of Library Services and the Senior Librarian of Programs, Outreach and Marketing.

Additional Information

Candidates who score 70% or higher in each stage of the exam process will be placed on an eligibility list for at least six months. The City of Coronado is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process may request one up to five working days before the needed accommodation date; supporting documentation may be required.

The Coronado Community

Coronado is known for its coastal scenery, rich history, and welcoming village atmosphere. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Glorietta Bay, and San Diego Bay, the city is connected to the mainland by the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and to the south by the Silver Strand. The 13.5-square-mile community features beaches, 18 public parks, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a public pool, recreation facilities, and dedicated bike paths. More than 2 million visitors come each year, and the city includes 15 hotels, three world-class resorts, about 1,900 hotel rooms, and a variety of restaurants. Coronado is also home to Naval Air Station North Island, Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, and Silver Strand Training Complex, supported by nearly 20,000 military and civilian personnel.

What Coronado Offers

• A strong benefits package that includes a monthly cafeteria allotment of $2,168, voluntary retirement savings/deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, group term life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and more.
• Retirement formulas through CalPERS: Classic members hired before January 1, 2013 receive 3% at 60 with a 9.5% employee contribution rate; PEPRA members hired after January 1, 2013 receive 2% at 62 with a 7.50% employee contribution rate.
• Annual leave accrual of 144 hours per year during the first five years, with higher accrual after five years.
• Employer-paid term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage equal to one full annual salary or $50,000, whichever is greater.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance covering 66 2/3% of income, with an option to buy enhanced long-term disability coverage for employees earning above the $5,000 monthly maximum.
• Up to $2,000 each fiscal year for approved tuition, school fees, books, required materials, and professional development, including student loan repayment use under this benefit.
• Longevity pay beginning at five years and recurring every five years thereafter.
• Recognition of prior verifiable public service employment for annual leave accrual rates under lateral vacation service credit rules effective January 1, 2023.
• Access to the community pool and gym.
• Experience, professional development, training opportunities, and supportive leadership in a collaborative public service environment.

Employment Notes

This is a full-time, onsite position in Coronado, California.

Openings

The number of vacancies was not specified in the source.