Agriculture Communications Coordinator

Agriculture Communications Coordinator
 

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Office of Extension invites applicants to apply for a full-time, exempt, Contingent II, contractual position with limited benefits. 

UMES Extension in Princess Anne, Maryland, is an integral part of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, which supports the University’s mission to operate as a forward-looking center of teaching, research, and extension. The Agricultural Communications Coordinator for UMES Extension is, therefore, responsible for supporting the Office of Agricultural Communications (Ag Comm Office) in managing the physical dissemination of Ag Comm marketing materials, and in planning and supporting awareness campaigns including representing UMES Extension during fairs, community events and the like held locally, regionally and some out-of-state. The Coordinator assists the Ag Comm Director in supporting all functions of the Ag Comm Office.

The Agriculture Communications Coordinator must be outgoing and self-motivated as an ambassador for UMES Extension. As such, they must maintain extensive up-to-date knowledge of UMES Extension events, activities, research, and Specialists’ and Educators’ areas expertise. The Coordinator serves as a liaison in connecting community members, groups and stakeholder with UMES Extension specialists and educators.

Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply.

Responsibilities:
• Assist the Ag Comm Director in supporting all functions of the Ag Comm 
Office including events.
• Plan, transport, travel to, set up and staff UMES Extension exhibits in the 
community, on campus and off campus.
• Strategically distribute flyers and other marketing material.
• Pack and ship exhibit materials to out-of-area events.
• Take photos/video at events as needed.
• Coordinate selection, assist with the supervision, and management of Ag 
Comm interns.
• May supervise student workers.
• Complete large mailing periodically for Extension events and publications.
• Operate specialty printers for in-house, large- and small-scale projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Note: This position requires availability to work extended hours during 
exhibits, fairs, conventions and conferences, as well as some evenings and 
weekends, and to travel.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in marketing, communications or outreach work.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Familiarity with various communications strategies and methods, 
specifically at events and in event planning. 
• Excellent organization skills
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Microsoft Teams
• Valid driver’s license

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to do some lifting (<50 lbs.)
• Ability to drive University vehicle

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. 
• May require lifting up to <50 lbs. 
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and 
internally. 
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:
• 3-5 years of experience in marketing, communications or outreach work
• Photography and videography experience a plus
• Zoom or similar webinar software, a plus
• Mailchimp of similar marketing platform, a plus
 

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) years of professional communications experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Knowledge of communication styles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service and sensitivity to a culturally and ethnically diverse community.

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.