Marketing and Communications Specialist

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Oregon State University’s Tallwood Design Institute (TDI), in the College of Forestry, seeks a Marketing and Communications Specialist to oversee strategic communications and marketing for TDI, the Oregon Mass Timber Coalition (OMTC), and the broader regional mass timber ecosystem. TDI is a collaboration between OSU and the University of Oregon and leads mass timber research and development efforts for the coalition. The position shapes TDI’s brand, manages its digital presence, executes event strategies, and fosters collaboration among diverse partners. It is based at OSU in Corvallis, Oregon, and reports to the Director of TDI.

The role supports communication about the mass timber movement and the coalition’s work across research and development, workforce development, modular housing prototyping, testing and manufacturing, and forest restoration. The position is a full-time, 12-month professional faculty appointment. Travel averaging four days per month is required for outreach presentations and activities, including occasional long-distance and overnight trips. Starting salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience; the stated salary range is $57,000–$75,000.

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 and 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 under university standards; certain incumbents are also required to self-report convictions, and youth-program roles may require additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined position-qualified, and self-report convictions as required by university policy.
• Ability to travel an average of four days per month for outreach, including occasional long-distance and overnight trips.

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, including 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 assets to inform stakeholders about the organization’s work.
• Manage e-newsletters, social media, web presence, CRM system, and multimedia asset library.
• Lead planning and execution of internal events and external conferences and trade shows.
• Supervise student workers and contractors supporting the marketing and communications mission.

What This Job Offers

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