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Communications Coordinator, Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
University Of Vermont • Burlington, VT 05405 • Posted 6 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $60,000-$68,000/yr • Mid Level
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The Communications Coordinator for the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships at the University of Vermont is responsible for communicating about the work and impact of the Office of Engagement to national and regional media and to UVM and community partners. This role involves planning and executing strategies to reach audiences via web, social media platforms, and email communications, as well as collaborating on department projects and marketing strategies for events and programs.
Responsibilities
- Identifying and producing multimedia stories and content for key audiences (faculty, community members, journalists, economic development stakeholders, national rural development consortia)
- Manage and develop Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships channels (web, social, email)
- Produce regular reports for Leahy Institute audiences
- Coordinate marketing and communications for annual RISE event
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Three to four years of professional communications experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing social media for an organization
- Strong writing and editing skills, including feature stories and press releases
- Creative and persuasive communication skills
- Proficiency in multimedia production
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and manage deadlines independently
- Attention to detail
- Ability to integrate data and analytics into communications products
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, the value of academic research and the promise of resilient community development
Preferred
- Experience in higher education or other complex organization
Full Job Description
Position Details
Advertising/Posting Title Communications Coordinator, Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
The Leahy Institute brings financial and technical assistance, access to UVM research, faculty expertise, student projects and internships, and established UVM startup and engagement programs. Together, we will collaborate on impactful solutions that drive positive change for Vermont and beyond.
The Communications Coordinator for the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships will communicate about the work and impact of the Office of Engagement to national and regional media and to UVM and community partners. Responsible for planning and executing strategies to reach audiences via web, social media platforms, and email communications. At the direction of the Director of the Office of Engagement, collaborate on department projects with staff on reports for Leahy Institute audiences. Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote participation in Office events and programs.
Functions include:
+ Identifying and producing multimedia stories and content for key audiences (faculty, community members, journalists, economic development stakeholders, national rural development consortia)
+ Manage and develop Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships channels (web, social, email)
+ Produce regular reports for Leahy Institute audiences.
+ Coordinate marketing and communications for annual RISE event.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree. Three to four years of professional communications experience, with demonstrated experience in managing social media for an organization. Strong writing and editing skills, including feature stories and press releases. Creative and persuasive communication skills. Proficiency in multimedia production. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and manage deadlines independently. Attention to detail. Ability to integrate data and analytics into communications products. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, the value of academic research and the promise of resilient community development.
Desirable Qualifications
Preferred, but not required: experience in higher education or other complex organization.
Anticipated Pay Range $60,000-$68,000
Other Information
Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date 09/06/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Position Information
Position Title Communications Professional
Posting Number S5282PO
Department Office of Engagement/10020
Position Number 00027249
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
+ Curriculum Vitae
Advertising/Posting Title Communications Coordinator, Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
The Leahy Institute brings financial and technical assistance, access to UVM research, faculty expertise, student projects and internships, and established UVM startup and engagement programs. Together, we will collaborate on impactful solutions that drive positive change for Vermont and beyond.
The Communications Coordinator for the Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships will communicate about the work and impact of the Office of Engagement to national and regional media and to UVM and community partners. Responsible for planning and executing strategies to reach audiences via web, social media platforms, and email communications. At the direction of the Director of the Office of Engagement, collaborate on department projects with staff on reports for Leahy Institute audiences. Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote participation in Office events and programs.
Functions include:
+ Identifying and producing multimedia stories and content for key audiences (faculty, community members, journalists, economic development stakeholders, national rural development consortia)
+ Manage and develop Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships channels (web, social, email)
+ Produce regular reports for Leahy Institute audiences.
+ Coordinate marketing and communications for annual RISE event.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor's degree. Three to four years of professional communications experience, with demonstrated experience in managing social media for an organization. Strong writing and editing skills, including feature stories and press releases. Creative and persuasive communication skills. Proficiency in multimedia production. Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and manage deadlines independently. Attention to detail. Ability to integrate data and analytics into communications products. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, the value of academic research and the promise of resilient community development.
Desirable Qualifications
Preferred, but not required: experience in higher education or other complex organization.
Anticipated Pay Range $60,000-$68,000
Other Information
Special Conditions Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)
Posting Details
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Open Date 09/06/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Position Information
Position Title Communications Professional
Posting Number S5282PO
Department Office of Engagement/10020
Position Number 00027249
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
+ Resume
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
+ Curriculum Vitae
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