Marketing and Communications Specialist
About The Position
Tallwood Design Institute (TDI) in Oregon State University’s College of Forestry seeks a full-time, 12-month professional faculty Marketing and Communications Specialist. TDI is a collaboration between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, and a national leader in mass timber research, outreach, and education. It is based at the Emmerson Advanced Wood Products Lab in Corvallis, Oregon, and leads mass timber research and development efforts for the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition (OMTC). The specialist oversees strategic communication and marketing for TDI, OMTC, and the regional mass timber ecosystem, from concept through completion. The position helps shape TDI’s brand, manage its digital presence, execute events, and foster collaboration among diverse partners. The role is based at Oregon State University in Corvallis and reports to the Director of TDI.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, multimedia, or a closely related field; alternatively, a subject-relevant degree such as architecture, natural resources management, or forestry, plus at least two years of experience in a role with a major communications component.
- Excellent communication skills, especially writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with demonstrated project management experience.
- Excellent computer literacy and digital skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and deliver digital communications campaigns.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined position-qualified.
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, and be determined position-qualified.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in journalism, communications, multimedia, or another closely related field.
- Subject-matter knowledge, education, or experience relevant to TDI and OMTC, such as natural resource management (particularly forestry), timber manufacturing, architecture, environmental science, affordable housing development, structural engineering, or construction management.
- Experience planning, managing, and delivering digital communications and marketing campaigns, including website management, social media, and paid advertising networks.
- Experience in technical writing or science communication, as well as feature and expository writing.
- Experience planning and managing events.
- Experience in outreach and stakeholder engagement, including public speaking.
- Web management experience.
- Video editing and graphic design skills.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement marketing and communications strategies.
- Create written and multimedia materials to inform stakeholders about the organization’s work.
- Manage e-newsletters, social media, web presence, the CRM system, and the multimedia asset library.
- Lead planning and execution of internal events and external conferences and trade shows.
- Supervise student workers and contractors supporting marketing and communications.
- Travel for outreach presentations and activities, averaging four days per month, including occasional long-distance or overnight trips.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
