Are you a visionary storyteller, a champion of creativity, and a leader who thrives on shaping how communities connect with meaningful public services? The Pierce County Library System is searching for a dynamic Marketing & Communications Director to guide our voice, elevate our brand, and spark powerful engagement across Pierce County and beyond.

In this role, you'll lead a talented Communications team and serve as the Library's chief creative strategist- crafting modern, accessible, and compelling narratives that bring our mission to life. You'll help lead the Library into a new chapter---bringing the creativity, experimentation, and bold thinking we aspire to but have not yet fully developed, especially in digital engagement and public storytelling.

We're looking for a leader who:

Leads with

curiosity, optimism, and cultural humility , bringing fresh thinking to a system ready for creative growth.

Guides the organization through change

with empathy, clarity, and steady, people-centered leadership.

Communicates with

clarity, creativity, and inclusiveness , ensuring messages resonate across diverse communities.

Brings a

modern, forward-looking vision for the Library's brand and public presence.

Infuses collaboration with

creativity, playfulness, and an experimental mindset that energizes teams.

Navigates the complexity of public-sector communications with

political savvy and sound judgment .

Designs communication that builds

access, belonging, and trust across Pierce County.

Demonstrates strong

operational and people-leadership skills , empowering staff and managing resources thoughtfully.

This role offers a flexible hybrid/remote work schedule, making it an ideal opportunity for creative professionals who thrive in collaborative, modern work environments. Beyond flexibility, it also provides a unique platform for professional growth and strategic influence. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, shape high-impact initiatives, and elevate the creative direction of one of the region's largest Library systems.

As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you'll help shape organizational strategy while ensuring the Library's organizational values -- Cultural Humility, Human, Connection, Empowerment, and Transformative Hospitality - shine through clear, engaging, and community centered messaging.

Compensation

Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exemp

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