Communications & Marketing Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition NumberS3990P

Home Org NameACES Comm, St Mktg, and Client Rel

Division NameAL Cooperative Extension System

Position TitleCommunications & Marketing Specialist

Job Class CodeOC22A / B / C

Appointment StatusFull-time

Part-time FTE

Limited TermNo

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist

to join a dynamic and innovative statewide team working to improve the health and lives of Alabamians. The Communications and Marketing Specialist will provide expertise for development, implementation, and evaluation of social media and marketing strategies content for Alabama Extension's Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources programmatic teams and other ACES communications projects and initiatives, and content for Alabama Extension marketing and media efforts.

This position will be housed and supervised within Alabama Extension's Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations department and will work under the guidance of the ANFR leadership team made up of subject matter specialists and program leadership.

Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and an interest in writing about AFNR-related topics.

Reasons you'll love working on our team in ACES :

Job satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work serving on an engaged team of professionals!

Competitive retirement plan and benefits.

Careers in Higher Education are filled with diverse opportunities and stable.

Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)

Fun, flexible, and diverse work environment. Every day is different!

Paid parental leave

Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.

Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES CSMCR team supports you and your work!

Auburn University

is more than just an institution; it's a vibrant community where real people come together to make a difference.

Our commitment to students, employees, communities, and our world runs deep, and it's reflected in every corner of our campus and beyond.

Life-Changing Impact : At Auburn, our work changes lives. Whether it's groundbreaking research, innovative teaching, administrative operations or community outreach, every effort contributes to positive change.

We're not just clocking in; we're making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

How We Support You : Auburn cares for its greatest assets-its employees. Generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment make it a place where you can thrive.

From health insurance to retirement plans, we've got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting aub.ie / working-at-auburn

Come and Stay : The median length of employment for an Auburn employee is

10 years . That's because Auburn invests in its people. We're not a revolving door; we're a family. The Auburn Family. We grow together, learn together, and build lasting relationships.

A Place for Everyone :

We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we celebrate our unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

When you work at Auburn, you're a part of a rich tapestry of individuals who bring their authentic selves to the table to create a welcoming and engaging university community.

Essential Functions

Develops marketing and communication plans to promote the vision, mission, goals and achievements of Alabama Extension.

Identify impact stories and share through news releases, promotional materials, and other reports across multiple mediums, including digital, print, video and mass media.

Assist in the creation, population, and maintenance of educational content and web pages on the Alabama Extension website.

Support the Extension communications and marketing team through participating in staff meetings and teamwide efforts and completing assignments to support ACES programs.

Some in-state travel to county-based program efforts for developing news releases and impact stories will be required.

Collaborate with creative services teammates to incorporate visually engaging graphics, photography, and videography into online content, promotional materials, and stakeholder reports.

Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, production schedules and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field

Level I-

Bachelor's degree

Level II-

Bachelor's degree plus 2 year of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism

Level III-

Bachelor's degree plus 4 year of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism

Substitutions allowed for Experience : Graduate degrees accepted in lieu of experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Excellent writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style, as well as solid news judgment.

The selected individual must possess the ability to work effectively and in a positive manner while providing excellent customer service, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred, especially Photoshop. Understanding of current and evolving media technologies.

Experience with WordPress is preferred but not required.

The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.

The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States by the start date and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Ability to drive department vehicles and rental vehicles (alone or with other department staff members) to perform job responsibilities as occasional travel is required.

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, if necessary, in order to meet deadlines.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include experience in communication and / or media / marketing in the private or public sector.

Candidates with a passion for agriculture, food safety, wildlife and natural resources and experience writing and communicating about these topics for a lay audience are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and experience related to website content creation in WordPress.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range$41,600-$81,000

Job CategoryCommunications / Public Relations / Marketing

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in : Auburn

State position is located : AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date09 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

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