Lindsay Robins Email & Phone Number

The Community Engagement Specialist works to fulfill the Library’s Strategic Plan by developing the strategy of overall community engagement and communications, and leading the effort to develop collaborative relationships with other organizations. The Community Engagement Specialist works to increase the library’s visibility within the community and increase the community’s awareness of the library as an empowering community resource. The Community Engagement Specialist oversees communications and marketing materials reflecting key messages, features and benefits. Promotional materials include press releases, social media, website, various publications, radio and television programs, photographs, and others. Promotes Library services, collections and programs: increases communication with current Library customers; identifies underused services and develops strategies to increase usage; identifies nonusers and develops strategies to increase number of cardholders and participants.Coordinates and executes outreach programs and events.Manages customer communications: develops design of and context for monthly print and e-newsletter; coordinates social media presence and targeted email communications; develops relationships with local media and writes press releases to promote library services, events, and resources; promotes library events on community calendars and with other local organizations; creates high quality content for library website; manages customer comments and responsesLiaison to community organizations: Serves as library’s ambassador to the community.Develops, implements, and evaluates the marketing plan for the library system including patron and supporter retention campaigns.Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the library’s brand and graphic guidelines, as well as integration and alignment with the County brand. Leads the library’s comprehensive Turning Outward program, facilitating an array of community conversations.

-Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and docents. -Serve as community liaison for the Newton Depot Authority by responding to community requests for information, tours, programs, and events. -Create designs for posters, brochures, and advertisement. -Manage bookkeeping duties including accounts payable/receivable. -Develop and maintain museum's membership program. -Manage and write grants. -Develop STEAM programming. -Plan and facilitate campus events for the public.-Foster donor relationships.

Newton, North Carolina, United States

-Interview and photograph subjects pertinent to a story. -Compose an article using information gained during interview and through research. -Maintain relationship with the public and community agencies. -Cover stories of interest ranging from local events to feature stories.

-Curate a collection of artwork from local artist.-Showcase and promote artwork to the public. -Provide support to local artists through scheduling events, promotion material, and networking.-Maintain current inventory of artwork, including sales.-Manage social media accounts. -Schedule and facilitate art classes for the public, local elementary school, and community agencies (public library and recreation department). Schedule and facilitate vendor booths at local markets.

-Evaluate eligibility for crisis assistance.-Coordinate available community resources. -Develop the curriculum for the Crisis Assistance Coaching Program (CACP) including information about budgeting, goal setting, expense reduction, and community resources (and finding ways to navigate crisis when aforementioned items aren't enough). -Facilitate group sessions for the CACP.-Manage calendar for group and individual sessions for the CACP. -Advocate and assist with crisis funds to meet the needs of clients. -Coordinate and maintain relationships with community resources.

-Create and facilitate customer orders using SAP.-Work with team to complete all customer requests in a timely manner. -Anticipate and prepare for future customer needs. -Compile and distribute pricing and shipping reports to customers.-Manage sample orders for new and existing customers.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: President, Class of 2005 2004-2005 Publicity Chair, Student Government Association 2002-2005 Publicity Chair.

Master Of Science - Ms, Criminal Justice/Early Intervention And Prevention Of Juvenile Violence

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis