The Division of Extension and Engagement's Extension Outdoor School program is seeking a Communications Coordinator. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Refer to the Working Conditions section of the posting for information on flexible work arrangements.
The Outdoor School Communications Coordinator is a member of the Division of Extension and Engagement's (Division) Extension Service Outdoor School program and reports to the Operations Manager.
This position supports the statewide Outdoor School program in the following areas:
Develop and implement the Outdoor School program communication plan.
Facilitate effective communication and data curation using the constituent relationship management (CRM) and digital communication platforms.
Develop and coordinate Outdoor School web content and serve as program's lead for web platform maintenance and administration.
Manage all Outdoor School digital communication, including social media, emails and e-newsletters and other outreach.
The Division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian's awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be considered for inclusion in the unit and program annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements.
Purpose of the Position
The Communications Coordinator will plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate the communications and marketing program for the Outdoor School program. They provide overall statewide leadership for the Outdoor School program by working with the Outdoor School team to develop and implement a written communication plan, and by planning and monitoring performance of the communication plan against the Outdoor School's program goals and objectives of building support for outdoor school and informing/educating outdoor school program participants.
The Communications Coordinator will create (independently and with the help of the Outdoor School team and the outdoor school community) layout and content for the outdoor school website, digital communications and social media platforms, as well as promotional materials, informational/educational documents and other marketing tools. This individual is expected to possess familiarity with outdoor school and/or youth focused, place-based environmental education, as well as expertise in communications, digital content management and project management. Specific work tasks will be determined in consultation with the program Director and Operations Manager.
This work is done in alignment with university and division marketing and communication plans, governance and brand guidelines.
This position is embedded in the Outdoor School program, which reaches close to 45,000 young people from over 500 schools annually. The position provides communication and marketing leadership, strategy and tactical support for the program, operates as liaison and extended team member of the Division of Extension and Engagement's communications and marketing team, and collaborates with other programs and teams as needed.
In addition, this individual helps ensure that Extension and Engagement educational, informational and promotional content and efforts serve broad and diverse populations in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. This includes complying with Civil Rights and Language/Visual Access regulations.
About Extension Outdoor School:
The Outdoor School Communications Coordinator contributes to the Outdoor School program's mission to guide and support equitable, culturally responsive, and interdisciplinary outdoor school programs for Oregon's youth.
The Outdoor School program resides within the OSU Extension Service and advances the Extension Service's vision, mission, and goals through the statewide engagement of School Districts and Education Service Districts (ESDs) in outdoor school programming. The Outdoor School program helps Oregon's youth apply learning; develop leadership, critical thinking, and social skills; and exposes them to the role of scientific inquiry and applied learning. The long-term goal of the Outdoor School program is to integrate placed-based programs into the Oregon school system that build upon youth's skills in hands-on science and their abilities to be effective stewards and leaders in their communities.
Outdoor school is intended for all 5th or 6th graders in the state of Oregon. The Outdoor School program Coordinators work with school districts across the state or in their regions to maximize participation by providing support in the funding application and reporting process, promoting inclusive community engagement, and working with districts to implement creative, community-specific solutions to outdoor school participation barriers. The Outdoor School program website is: https://outdoorschool.oregonstate.edu/.
About the Division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement (Division) is core to Oregon State University's mission. The Division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The Division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our Division and its core units and initiatives, please visit our Division website: https://engagement.oregonstate.edu/.
Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division's educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with civil rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.
Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or related field. 3 years' experience related to the discipline of the college, unit or department.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Education, Environmental Science, or a related field with at least three (3) years' professional experience in communications and/or marketing; or a combination of professional experience and advanced education that demonstrates a comparable background.
Administrative, project management, and interpersonal skills that enhance and support the identities and cultural experiences of colleagues and customers.
Strong writing and oral communication skills with demonstrated success in achieving comprehension by broad and diverse public audiences.
Experience using modern data entry or business process software including, but not limited to, website content management software (CMS), customer relationship manager (CRM) software, social media publishing platforms, digital marketing tools, Microsoft Office, Google, and similar platforms.
Familiarity with types of marketing or communications that support or engage people who hold identities that have been historically underrepresented and underserved.
Ability to learn and adapt to using multiple forms of digital communication systems and other tools in a changing technological environment.
Ability to apply practices for equity and accessibility as related to communications, marketing, digital platforms or data management.
Ability to lead groups through the process of developing a comprehensive plan in service of supporting or improving a complex organizational requirement.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while being able to work as an integral member of a project team.
Ability to collect and synthesize information, prioritize needs and requests, promote collaboration, and facilitate communication to solve issues.
A commitment to collaborative and respectful learning and workplace environments that are safe, inclusive, and welcoming.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
Type:
Occasional work during non-standard hours (evening and/or weekend work) will be required as critical issues can arise, and attendance may be required at public or district related evening or weekend events.
Occasional travel will be required to create/gather content or to attend professional development sessions.
The primary work location for this position is the Outdoor School program office on OSU's campus in Corvallis, Oregon. However, flexible work may be established via an OSU Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement, with predetermined periodic reviews of on-going work for continuation of the agreement.
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