Library Media Specialist Jobs
Library Media Specialist jobs are open across K-12 public schools, private schools, and higher education institutions, from entry-level positions to lead and department head roles, with specializations in instructional technology, collection development, and digital literacy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Organization
The Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) is the primary nonprofit partner of the Nashville Public Library. Since 1997, NPLF has raised nearly $110 million in private support, funding the innovation and reach that helped make NPL the national Library of the Year. Metro funding covers roughly 90% of the Library’s budget; the 10% NPLF contributes is what allows NPL to adapt, grow, and extend deeper into the community.
Our mission is to fund, advocate for, and amplify Nashville Public Library to power literacy, life skills, and connection for all.
Position Overview
The Social Media Student Worker supports NPLF’s social media presence across platforms, helping the Foundation tell the story of the Library and the people it serves. This is a paid, part-time position designed for a currently enrolled student who wants hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications.
The student worker captures and creates content, drafts and schedules posts, monitors community engagement, makes basic website updates, and helps track performance. Work is assigned and reviewed by full-time marketing staff; the student worker executes within an established content calendar, brand voice, and campaign strategy rather than setting them. This role offers real portfolio-building work on live campaigns and events, with mentorship and regular feedback.
The Social Media Student Worker reports to the Nashville Public Library Foundation Director of Marketing and Communications.
Responsibilities
Content Creation & Capture
- Capture photo and short-form video content at Foundation and Library events, programs, and branch locations.
- Draft social copy in NPLF’s voice for review, adapting tone and format to each platform.
- Build simple graphics and short-form video edits using approved templates and brand assets (Canva or similar).
- Organize and tag photo, video, and graphic files in the shared media library so assets are easy to find and reuse.
- Research trends, audio, and formats relevant to library, literacy, and nonprofit audiences, and bring ideas to content planning conversations.
Social Media & Website Support
- Schedule approved posts across NPLF platforms according to the content calendar.
- Monitor comments, messages, tags, and mentions daily; flag questions, donor inquiries, and sensitive comments to full-time staff rather than responding independently.
- Engage with partner, Library, and community accounts to strengthen NPLF’s presence and relationships.
- Assist with event and campaign coverage, including day-of posting and stories for the Gala, Library Picnic, Literary Award Weekend, and signature giving campaigns.
- Help assemble social media toolkits and sample content for partners, board members, and NPL Ambassadors.
- Make basic website updates in the content management system, including posting news articles, adding and updating events on the calendar, and refreshing copy and images on existing pages, with staff review before publishing.
- Review site pages for broken links, expired event listings, and outdated information, and correct or flag them.
Measurement & Learning
- Pull engagement, reach, and follower metrics on a regular schedule and enter them into existing reporting templates.
- Note what performed well and what did not and share observations in campaign debriefs.
- Participate in marketing team meetings, content planning sessions, and campaign reviews.
- Receive regular coaching and feedback, with the goal of leaving the position with a portfolio of published work and a working knowledge of nonprofit campaign practice.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Lipscomb University program, ideally in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, graphic design, or a related field.
- Demonstrated fluency with the major social platforms as a creator, not only as a user; a personal, class, campus, or internship portfolio of social content is strongly preferred.
- Strong writing, spelling, and grammar skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely for a general audience.
- Experience shooting and editing photos and short-form video on a phone; familiarity with Canva, or Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.
- Experience working in a website content management system such as WordPress, or a willingness to learn one quickly.
- Dependability, discretion, and sound judgment when representing an organization publicly.
- Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback, while bringing ideas and initiative to the work.
- Comfort working with the public at events, including with children, families, older adults, and donors.
- Reliable transportation to Library locations across Davidson County for event and program coverage.
- Interest in libraries, literacy, or the nonprofit sector a plus.
Schedule and Work Environment
- 20 hours per week, scheduled in coordination with the supervisor and flexible around class schedules.
- Primarily on site at the Main Library, 615 Church Street, with regular travel to branch locations and event venues; some remote work may be available for scheduling and editing.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours would be helpful for event coverage, communicated in advance.
- Must be able to move about event spaces and carry basic equipment for extended periods during events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Organization
The Nashville Public Library Foundation (NPLF) is the primary nonprofit partner of the Nashville Public Library. Since 1997, NPLF has raised nearly $110 million in private support, funding the innovation and reach that helped make NPL the national Library of the Year. Metro funding covers roughly 90% of the Library’s budget; the 10% NPLF contributes is what allows NPL to adapt, grow, and extend deeper into the community.
Our mission is to fund, advocate for, and amplify Nashville Public Library to power literacy, life skills, and connection for all.
Position Overview
The Social Media Student Worker supports NPLF’s social media presence across platforms, helping the Foundation tell the story of the Library and the people it serves. This is a paid, part-time position designed for a currently enrolled student who wants hands-on experience in nonprofit marketing and communications.
The student worker captures and creates content, drafts and schedules posts, monitors community engagement, makes basic website updates, and helps track performance. Work is assigned and reviewed by full-time marketing staff; the student worker executes within an established content calendar, brand voice, and campaign strategy rather than setting them. This role offers real portfolio-building work on live campaigns and events, with mentorship and regular feedback.
The Social Media Student Worker reports to the Nashville Public Library Foundation Director of Marketing and Communications.
Responsibilities
Content Creation & Capture
- Capture photo and short-form video content at Foundation and Library events, programs, and branch locations.
- Draft social copy in NPLF’s voice for review, adapting tone and format to each platform.
- Build simple graphics and short-form video edits using approved templates and brand assets (Canva or similar).
- Organize and tag photo, video, and graphic files in the shared media library so assets are easy to find and reuse.
- Research trends, audio, and formats relevant to library, literacy, and nonprofit audiences, and bring ideas to content planning conversations.
Social Media & Website Support
- Schedule approved posts across NPLF platforms according to the content calendar.
- Monitor comments, messages, tags, and mentions daily; flag questions, donor inquiries, and sensitive comments to full-time staff rather than responding independently.
- Engage with partner, Library, and community accounts to strengthen NPLF’s presence and relationships.
- Assist with event and campaign coverage, including day-of posting and stories for the Gala, Library Picnic, Literary Award Weekend, and signature giving campaigns.
- Help assemble social media toolkits and sample content for partners, board members, and NPL Ambassadors.
- Make basic website updates in the content management system, including posting news articles, adding and updating events on the calendar, and refreshing copy and images on existing pages, with staff review before publishing.
- Review site pages for broken links, expired event listings, and outdated information, and correct or flag them.
Measurement & Learning
- Pull engagement, reach, and follower metrics on a regular schedule and enter them into existing reporting templates.
- Note what performed well and what did not and share observations in campaign debriefs.
- Participate in marketing team meetings, content planning sessions, and campaign reviews.
- Receive regular coaching and feedback, with the goal of leaving the position with a portfolio of published work and a working knowledge of nonprofit campaign practice.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Lipscomb University program, ideally in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, digital media, graphic design, or a related field.
- Demonstrated fluency with the major social platforms as a creator, not only as a user; a personal, class, campus, or internship portfolio of social content is strongly preferred.
- Strong writing, spelling, and grammar skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely for a general audience.
- Experience shooting and editing photos and short-form video on a phone; familiarity with Canva, or Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.
- Experience working in a website content management system such as WordPress, or a willingness to learn one quickly.
- Dependability, discretion, and sound judgment when representing an organization publicly.
- Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback, while bringing ideas and initiative to the work.
- Comfort working with the public at events, including with children, families, older adults, and donors.
- Reliable transportation to Library locations across Davidson County for event and program coverage.
- Interest in libraries, literacy, or the nonprofit sector a plus.
Schedule and Work Environment
- 20 hours per week, scheduled in coordination with the supervisor and flexible around class schedules.
- Primarily on site at the Main Library, 615 Church Street, with regular travel to branch locations and event venues; some remote work may be available for scheduling and editing.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours would be helpful for event coverage, communicated in advance.
- Must be able to move about event spaces and carry basic equipment for extended periods during events.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in library media specialist jobs.
- Master's degree in library science or school library media from an ALA-accredited program
- Valid state school library media specialist certification or endorsement
- Experience managing an integrated library system such as Destiny or Follett
- Demonstrated ability to co-teach information literacy lessons with classroom teachers
- Proficiency in curating and maintaining both print and digital collections
- Knowledge of Common Core or state academic standards for research and information literacy
Tips for Your Library Media Specialist Job Search
Highlight your instructional collaboration experience
School districts want library media specialists who co-teach with classroom teachers, not just manage collections. Describe specific units you co-planned, the grade levels involved, and any measurable impact on student research skills or reading outcomes.
List your state certification prominently
Most K-12 library media specialist postings require a state-issued school library certification or endorsement, separate from a general teaching license. Put your certification name, issuing state, and expiration date near the top of your resume so screeners spot it immediately.
Showcase technology integration and digital tools
Employers increasingly expect fluency with integrated library systems like Destiny or Follett, plus learning management platforms and digital resource databases. Name the specific platforms you've administered, not just a generic claim of technology proficiency.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists library media specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your certification level and specialization and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles beyond the obvious
Openings for this role appear under 'school librarian,' 'instructional resource specialist,' 'media center coordinator,' and 'information specialist.' Search each variant so you don't miss postings that match your background but use a different title.
Prepare a portfolio lesson for your interview
Many hiring panels ask candidates to deliver a short model lesson or present a unit they designed with a classroom teacher. Bring a printed or digital portfolio showing one complete collaborative unit, including standards alignment and any student work samples.
Library Media Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most library media specialists?
The companies hiring the most library media specialists right now include Minneapolis Public Schools, Montgomery Public Schools, and Newport News Public Schools, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Virginia, and Alabama, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Public school districts account for the majority of postings, with charter networks and private school groups also hiring consistently.
How many library media specialist jobs are remote?
About 13% of library media specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because the position typically requires on-site presence in a school building. Remote opportunities are most common in curriculum development, digital resource coordination, and district-level instructional technology consulting roles.
How do you become a library media specialist?
Earn a bachelor's degree, then complete a master's program in library science or school library media from an ALA-accredited institution. Apply for your state's school library certification or endorsement, which usually requires student teaching or a supervised practicum in a school library setting. Some states accept an add-on endorsement for already-licensed teachers who complete additional coursework.
Can you get hired as a library media specialist with little experience?
Yes, candidates with limited dedicated library experience can get hired by emphasizing transferable classroom teaching experience, coursework in information literacy, and any volunteer or practicum hours in a school library. Many districts will consider applicants who hold the required state certification even without full-time library work history, especially in high-need schools or smaller rural districts with fewer applicants.
What does the library media specialist interview process look like?
Most school district hiring processes start with an application review and phone screen, followed by a panel interview with administrators, teachers, and sometimes a department head. Candidates are frequently asked to teach a short model lesson or present a collaborative unit to the panel. A second interview with a principal or district curriculum director is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to library media specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to library media specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from school districts and educational institutions across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification, grade level preference, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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