Communications Specialist, 4-H Youth Development & Extension Administration
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing, Community & Government Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
POSITION X2248 Communications Specialist LOCATION University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, Extension, Department of 4-H Youth Development and Extension AdministrationEFFECTIVE DATE July 1, 2022 SALARY AND BENEFITSSalary is commensurate with training and experience. Benefits include group hospitalization and life insurance, State Employees Retirement; Workers’ Compensation; sick and annual leave; numerous University of Tennessee and state benefits programs, including liberal time off for holidays and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official travel. JOB DESCRIPTIONProvides leadership and vision for communications and outreach efforts for the 4-H department as well as for the Extension Dean's office. Develop vision for and create outreach efforts in areas such as video production, publication design, and photography. Serve as departmental liaison for IT and Marketing and Communications offices at the Institute.
Qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish and manage all communications channels and content for the 4-H department and Extensions Dean's office:
- Coordinate the online presence for 4-H department and UT Extension through their websites
- Create content for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
- Create content and write news releases, articles, and news highlights
- Curate/create content and manage departmental newsletters
- Respond to public inquiries via email or social media Inform public, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other audiences about news, research, Extension programs, and current events happening in the 4-H department and Extension Dean's office.
- Produce photos/videos of 4-H staff involved in youth development activities
- Create photo and video archives of departmental activities
- Create and assist with correspondence to donors and stakeholders on behalf of the Dean as well as the 4-H Director
- Create graphic design and manage print processes for projects such as Extension publications, branding suites, brochures, posters, presentations, infographics, and books
- Create production and promotion of videos for Extension projects Manage and produce podcasts to address special interest topics
- Lead team and collaborate with other staff to plan statewide 4-H events each year, including 4-H Roundup, Academic Conference, and Congress.Direct photography and videography projects and activities for state level 4-H and UT Extension events.
- Participate in monthly IT update meetings
- Collaborate with IT on Security Committee, Marketing Committee, and Training Committee
- Contribute to IT discussions on implementing Strategic Plan
- Participate in monthly M&C meetings
- Collaborate with M&C on outside media coverage, interviews, and responses Develop communications materials with M&C's assistance
- Bachelors Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, media arts, or related field and 4 years' experience in a related field.Excellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsKnowledge of computer operations, word processing, and grammatical rulesAbility to communicate complex scientific principles, research, or ideasAbility to write for and communicate with multiple audiencesKnowledge of website design, editing, and maintenanceKnowledge of event coordinationKnowledge of communications trends and strategiesAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work with varying project timelinesWriting and content creation skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years' experience in a related field Graphic design and page layout skillsPhotography and photo editing skillsVideo production skillsKnowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applicationsAbility to manage print projects and define print specsKnowledge of IT and IT security terms and processes
TO APPLY:
REQUIREMENTSSubmit a complete application packet which includes a 1) letter of interest, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts showing degree(s) conferred. Please apply online by clicking this link: External Applicants UT Extension Phone: (865) 974-7245 212 D Morgan Hall Fax: (865) 974-0882 Knoxville TN 37996-4525 E-mail: UTExtensionPersonnel@utk.edu Web Site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu https://4h.tennessee.edu/
Job: Other Professional
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: 4-H Youth Development
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: May 17, 2022, 4:20:19 PM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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