Coordinator, Communications and Social Media

Kalispell, MT (On-site)

$21/hr – $23/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Summary

Own FVCC and WCC’s social and digital communications by creating compelling content, coordinating a cross‑team content calendar, and leading event communications to promote campus programs and stories.

  • Own content creation and distribution across social platforms
  • Coordinate calendars for social media and newsletters
  • Collaborate with campus teams to ensure consistent messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and manages FVCC and WCC’s social media presence on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
  • Monitors and responds to comments on social media accounts, working under the direction of the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
  • Creates engaging content (writing, photography, video) to promote FVCC and WCC, including campus news, events, and programs.
  • Contributes to telling the story of FVCC and WCC through dynamic content, using a variety of media (photography, video, writing, and graphics) across social platforms.
  • Creates weekly digital newsletters highlighting news and events for faculty, staff, and students and uses digital newsletters and email marketing to promote programs and events.
  • Assists with managing a content calendar for social media and newsletters.
  • Works with student groups, faculty, and staff to support event communications, ensuring consistency in messaging across platforms.
  • Ensures all content aligns with FVCC and WCC’s brand, style, and voice, following college policies and guidelines.
  • Tracks social media metrics to evaluate performance and engagement, contributing to the improvement of strategies.
  • Helps manage on-campus physical bulletin boards, including posting approved posters and signage.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or related field AND one year of related work experience; OR
  • Associate’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or a related field, AND three years of related work experience, OR
  • An equitable combination of five years of higher education and professional related work experience
  • Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills, with attention to detail.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency in email marketing platforms and basic knowledge of content management systems.
  • Skill and proficiency in photography, videography, writing, and graphics.
  • Ability to collaborate with others and work independently as needed.
  • Strong knowledge with Microsoft, Google, and Adobe applications, with familiarity of WordPress.
  • Strong knowledge of standard office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google tools.

Preferred

  • One to two years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or social media management.
  • Experience managing social media accounts for an organization or institution.

Benefits

  • Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Public Employee Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!
  • FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
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Flathead Valley Community College

Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) is dedicated to empowering students and strengthening our community through exceptional educational opportunities and workforce training. Located in the heart of Northwest Montana, FVCC offers affordable, high-quality academic programs, including two-year degrees, professional certificates and transfer pathways to top universities.With small class sizes, dedicated faculty, strong industry partnerships and state-of-the-art facilities, we provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that prepare them for in-demand careers. Our campus is a hub of education, community engagement and cultural enrichment, featuring on-campus housing and the Wachholz College Center, a premier performing arts and event venue.📍 Join us at FVCC and be part of a vibrant, supportive learning environment.🌎 Learn more: www.fvcc.edu📩 Connect with us for updates, career opportunities, and insights into our growing programs.

Founded in 1967
Kalispell, Montana, USA
344 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
41.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47%
Direct
46.4%
Referral
5.4%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~344

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
2.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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