Own and coordinate AIFS external engagement, event strategy, and integrated marketing to amplify research, build partnerships, and expand stakeholder impact across education and workforce development.

• Strategic Engagement and External Relations: Lead AIFS integrated portfolio of external engagement, event strategy and execution, marketing and communications, outreach, education support, partnership development, and project management.
• Event Strategy, Planning, and Execution: High-quality program execution of AIFS events and external engagement activities, with communications serving as a supporting function to amplify those efforts.
• Marketing, Communications, and Brand Management: Develop and implement strategies that elevate AIFS research and programs, strengthen the institute brand, expand stakeholder engagement, support education and workforce-development activities, and advance relationships with external partners and potential funders.

• 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.

• 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 research-intensive 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 in a field relevant to AIFS.
• 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.

• Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
• 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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here