Outreach Coordinator

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Coordinator, under general supervision, is responsible for sourcing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with TVMDL clients, staff, and stakeholders. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for proactively identifying goals and strategies specific to each audience, customizing events, and ensuring execution of all outreach activities, in addition to working cooperatively with agency subject matter experts to plan and execute impactful and relevant outreach engagements. This position works closely with the agency's communications and human resources professionals to advance TVMDL's mission by providing resources and facilitating educational and promotional opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the state's premier veterinary diagnostic laboratory to promote animal health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Four years of related experience in outreach, event planning, client recruitment, and/or retention.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft 365 software.
• Skilled in event planning, logistics, and coordination.
• Knowledge of basic veterinary or agricultural terminology and/or 4-H/FFA programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
• Ability to facilitate proactive planning measures and contingency plans.
• Ability to manage a budget.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors client and employee outreach plans, including measurable outcomes and objectives.
• Leads or serves as a resource in planning and executing standing and ad-hoc employee events, including employee appreciation week, holiday parties, State Employee Charitable Campaign, retirement celebrations, wellness activities, awards programs, and others.
• Coordinates trade show appearances, including securing booths, organizing travel logistics, and booking staff attendants.
• Makes recommendations, secures bids, and orders agency promotional material and educational items, ensuring the best use of funds and compliance with agency rules.
• Responsible for promotional item inventory, including printed educational material.
• Assists in instruction and provision of agency services.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders via phone and email.
• Identifies and disseminates information to prospective clients, ensuring proper public relations.
• Plans, develops, and implements current and future outreach projects for internal and external audiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Texas A&M System employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs for employees and their family .
• Other standard benefits include generous retirement plans, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, flexible spending accounts, as well as paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave.
• In addition, TVMDL offers its employees opportunities to participate in an educational reimbursement plan; discounted diagnostic testing, veterinary care, and pet supplies; a formal career ladder for advancement; and continuing education opportunities.
• TVMDL employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program administered by the US Department of Education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees