4-H Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide 4-H digital communications efforts, including website content strategy, online resources, and digital engagement initiatives.
• Develop and implement marketing, social media, and external communication strategies that increase awareness, participation, and engagement in Oregon 4-H programs.
• Serve as the primary communications liaison between Oregon 4-H and OSU Extension & Engagement’s Communications and Marketing to ensure consistent, coordinated, and brand-aligned messaging.
• Create compelling stories, impact reports, and communication materials that communicate the value and outcomes of Oregon 4-H programs to diverse audiences.
• Support Oregon 4-H leadership through internal communications, strategic messaging, change communications, and issues management planning.
• Utilize program, participation, and engagement data to inform communication strategies, evaluate effectiveness, and communicate program impact.
• Collaborate with county and statewide employees, the Oregon 4-H Foundation, and university partners to strengthen public engagement, donor stewardship, and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, digital media, or a field related to the duties of the position.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with broad and diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing content for websites, social media, and/or e-newsletters.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines with a high level of independence and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency using digital communication platforms, content management systems, and collaborative technology tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, respectful, and welcoming educational and work environments.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred

• Experience developing and disseminating communications, marketing, or outreach materials for youth-serving programs, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences such as youth, families, volunteers, donors, community partners, and internal audiences.
• Experience with web content management systems (especially Drupal), Canva or similar content creation tools, and email marketing platforms such as Marketing Cloud.
• Experience working in Extension, higher education, or a land-grant university environment.
• Experience providing training, coaching, or technical assistance related to communications tools and systems.
• Experience using data, analytics, or reporting tools to inform communication strategies and decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications related to issues management, crisis communications, or reputation management within an organization or program.