4-H Communications & Marketing Coordinator

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Corvallis, OR

1d • $59,500 - $65,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Extension and Engagement is hiring a full-time, 12-month professional faculty member to serve as the 4-H Communications & Marketing Coordinator for the Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program. The coordinator will work with the Oregon 4-H Youth Development team and OSU Extension & Engagement’s Communications and Marketing network to connect statewide communication efforts, strengthen public engagement, and increase the visibility and impact of Oregon 4-H.

Oregon 4-H serves more than 19,000 young people statewide through clubs, schools, camps, after-school programs, and community-based learning. The coordinator leads digital communications, marketing, social media, storytelling, and impact reporting in support of the program’s mission and strategic goals, including increasing youth participation and expanding access to positive youth development opportunities. The position collaborates with county and statewide teams, the Oregon 4-H Foundation, and university partners to produce engaging, audience-focused, data-informed communications aligned with university, Extension, and 4-H priorities.

The primary work location is the Oregon 4-H Youth Development Office in Ballard Hall on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, with the Portland Center as a possible alternative work site. A hybrid or flexible work arrangement may be established under university policies and business needs, subject to periodic review. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Travel throughout Oregon, including driving to county Extension offices and 4-H events, camps, fairs, conferences, and other activities, is necessary. Occasional regional and national travel may also be required. The position maintains regular engagement with colleagues in both Oregon 4-H Youth Development and the division’s Communications and Marketing team.

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, including 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, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines independently with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital communication platforms, content management systems, and collaborative technology tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive, respectful, and welcoming educational and work environments.
• Successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position qualified; incumbents must self-report convictions, and youth-program employees may undergo additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• Successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, maintain a current valid driver’s license in the state of residence, be determined position qualified, and self-report convictions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and disseminating communications, marketing, or outreach materials for youth-serving programs and engaging 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide 4-H digital communications, including website content strategy, online resources, and digital engagement initiatives.
• Develop and implement marketing, social media, and external communication strategies to 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, ensuring consistent, coordinated, brand-aligned messaging.
• Create stories, impact reports, and communication materials that communicate Oregon 4-H program value and outcomes to diverse audiences.
• Support Oregon 4-H leadership with internal communications, strategic messaging, change communications, and issues management planning.
• Use 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.
• Travel to county Extension offices and program activities, including events, camps, fairs, and conferences; occasional regional and national travel may be required.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to support communications for 4-H programs, events, meetings, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level