Communication and Marketing Coordinator

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program in support of the school’s vision and strategic direction. The coordinator maintains the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms, routinely updates and enhances materials, manages and organizes the school’s public content across media, and advances the school’s presence through multimedia efforts. The position independently writes and edits content, meets coordination and production deadlines, and produces the school’s quarterly electronic and printed magazine. The coordinator ensures communications, marketing, and public activities comply with university brand standards; works with faculty to gather information for electronic and print materials; and arranges or takes photographs and videos. The role collaborates with colleagues from CALS, ARECs, VT News, and University Marketing and Communications to enhance the school’s reputation and build support for its programs. Some travel is required. This is a regular, 40-hour-per-week appointment, non-exempt and eligible for overtime. A criminal conviction check is 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program and strategies in support of the school’s vision and strategic direction.
Maintain the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms, including Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
Routinely update and enhance materials and manage the organization and structure of the school’s public content across media.
Advance the school’s presence through multimedia efforts.
Independently write and edit content and meet coordination and production deadlines.
Continue production of the school’s quarterly electronic and printed magazine, highlighting ongoing and new school activities.
Ensure university brand standards are followed in communications, marketing, and public activities.
Work with faculty to collect information for electronic and print materials.
Arrange or take photographs and videos.
Collaborate with colleagues from CALS, ARECs, VT News, and University Marketing and Communications to enhance the school’s reputation and build support for its programs.
Travel as required.