AIFS Manager of Strategic Engagement, Education and Communications (MARKETING SPEC 3) at University of California, Davis | Davis, CA | $77K/yr – $140K/yr

University of California, Davis

AIFS Manager of Strategic Engagement, Education and Communications (MARKETING SPEC 3)

Davis, CA (Hybrid)

$77K/yr – $140K/yrManager7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead integrated external engagement and events for a multi-institutional AI-informed food systems institute, translating technical research into accessible storytelling while coordinating partnerships and sponsorships to broaden impact.

Event Strategy: plan and execute complex events, workshops, and conferences with clear timelines and budgets.
External Engagement: cultivate partnerships, donor/funder relations, and stakeholder communications to advance program goals.
Communications and Brand: develop content calendars and public-facing materials to raise awareness and understanding of the institute’s work.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Strategic Engagement and External Relations: 25%
Event Strategy, Planning, and Execution: 50%
Marketing, Communications, and Brand Management: 25%

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, education, event management, project management, public administration, science communication, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
7+ years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, events, outreach, external engagement, program management, partnership development, or related work.
Demonstrated experience leading and prioritizing multiple complex events, workshops, conferences, stakeholder meetings, or public programs from planning through execution, adhering to deadlines, budgets, and planned deliverables.
Demonstrated experience developing and executing communications strategies, content calendars, newsletters, websites, social media, campaigns, and public-facing materials.
Experience supporting external partnerships, sponsorships, business development, donor/funder engagement, or stakeholder relationship management.
Experience using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, event registration tools, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, website content systems, and analytics tools.
Ability to translate technical, scientific, academic, or policy content into clear communications via writing, presentation, and storytelling for diverse, non-specialist audiences.

Preferred

Experience in higher education, research institutes, nonprofit organizations, agriculture, food systems, AI, data science, biotechnology, climate, sustainability, or STEM fields.
Experience working in a multi-institutional, grant-funded, or researchintensive environment.
Experience developing partnerships with industry, government, philanthropy, nonprofit, or academic organizations.
Experience with sponsorship development, proposal support, donor/funder communications, or corporate engagement.
Experience supervising staff, student assistants, vendors, consultants, or contractors.
Experience creating executive-level briefings, strategic plans, reports, pitch materials, and partner-facing communications.
Experience with media relations, public affairs, or science communication. Experience working in communications and digital media for organizations of various sizes (<10 people to 500 people) in a field relevant to AIFS (e.g., Information Technology, Biotechnology, Food Science, etc.).
Significant experience with making an impact on the growth of an organization through communications and branding via digital media.
Experience with university-based research concepts, principles, and conduct of research.
Familiarity with UC Davis policies, procedures, event systems, brand guidelines, purchasing, travel, accessibility, and campus operations
Knowledge of campus policies and procedures to interpret inquiries and requests to formulate appropriate action or response.

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

University of California, Davis

UC Davis was founded in 1908 to serve the state of California. We do and we always will. Today, that seed planted years ago has grown into one of the world’s top universities.UC Davis has a community of faculty and staff who are leading the way in teaching, research, public service and patient care. As the second-largest employer in the region, our Davis and Sacramento campuses host more than 24,000 employees and more than 40,000 students — including undergraduates, graduate students, professional students, interns and residents.Our talented students are more likely to collaborate than compete, and our employees make creative connections from the obvious to the outlandish. This friendly approach has built a rich campus community that turns big ideas into real solutions.We’re ranked among the top 20 public universities in the nation with $1 billion in research funding. We’re harnessing our power to find innovative solutions to the world’s most daunting challenges — and preparing the next generation of leaders while we’re at it.The university offers more than 100 majors in four colleges — Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering, and Letters and Science. Graduate students can pursue interdisciplinary studies, with advanced degrees available from six world-class professional schools — School of Education, School of Law, Graduate School of Management, School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing.

Founded in 1908

Davis, California, USA

21K employees (693 in marketing)

ucdavis.edu