CALS Marketing and Events Coordinator

Position Details

Position Information

Internal Posting?

Posting Number

SP004388P

Position Title

CALS Marketing and Events Coordinator

Division / College

College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department

CALS Communications

Location

Moscow

Posting Context Statement

CALS Communications leads efforts in media relations, marketing, web communications, social media and digital media for the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and UI Extension.

This unit is responsible for developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies to enhance and support college strategic goals through the promotion of research, teaching and extension programs.

Position Overview

The marketing and events coordinator will be an integral part of the CALS Communications team and play a key role in supporting the Assistant Director of Marketing and Events with marketing initiatives and special event coordination.

This position will be responsible for managing multiple social media accounts, creating content and coordinating with relevant units.

The coordinator will design marketing materials for a variety of programs and events and develop written content for a variety of communication channels.

The coordinator will assist in the planning and hosting of a variety of college events including the development of promotional, media and website materials;

event logistics; and on-site support. The coordinator will also be responsible for their own portfolio of annually recurring college events.

The coordinator will provide support to departmental marketing and event efforts across CALS.

Unit URL

https : / / www.uidaho.edu / cals / services / communications

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• One year of communications, journalism, public relations or event management experience
• Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals
• Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that requireattention to details
• Using computer software and applications for visual design and layout

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Ag Communications, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, or an Agricultural field;

four additional years of communications, journalism, public relations or event management experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree

Required Other

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work nonstandard hours, including weekends and occasionally holidays

Additional Preferred

• Marketing and events management knowledge
• Experience managing professional social media accounts
• Ability to solve problems independently
• Knowledge about the University of Idaho, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, its respective units and programs
• Knowledge about agriculture / Idaho's agriculture industry

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to lift, carry and / or otherwise move up to 25 pounds

Degree Requirement

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status

Overtime Eligible

Employee Category

Classified

Pay Range

$24.04 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment

Fiscal Year

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date

04 / 16 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by April 30, 2024 will receive first consideration.

A writing sample is required. Please upload under "Other Document 1."

Applicant Resources

https : / / www.uidaho.edu / human-resources / careers / applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.

Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.