Communication and Marketing Coordinator

Responsibilities

• The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) is seeking to hire a Communications and Marketing Coordinator who will develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program and strategies in support of the vision of the school and strategic direction. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, etc.), updating and enhancing material routinely, overseeing the management, organization, and structure of the school’s public content across all media, and advancing the school’s presence through a multimedia effort.
• The successful candidate will independently write and edit content, meet coordination and production deadlines, and continue production of the school’s quarterly electronic and printed magazine, highlighting ongoing and new school activities.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to ensure compliance with university brand standards in all initiatives involving communications, marketing, and public activities, and work closely with the department’s faculty to collect data and information for electronic and print materials.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for arranging or taking photos and videos and working collaboratively with colleagues from College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (ARECs), VT News, and University Marketing and Communications to enhance the reputation of and build support for the school’s programs.
• Some travel will be required.

Requirements

• Experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Experience designing social media campaigns, writing professionally, photography and building websites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to drive projects independently.

Preferred

• Degree in Communications and/or Marketing.
• Experience with marketing approaches using digital and print media.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign.)