Marketing/Communications Specialist
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84193
Duration: Full Time
This position works mainly M-F 9am to 5pm but may require occasional week nights or weekend work.
VP Area
VP Area President
Department
Location
Location Campus
City
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range
Pay Rate Range $50,000-$55,000
Close Date
Close Date 09/10/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
With 100 acres of themed gardens and natural areas, award-winning plant-focused science education, and iconic cultural events, Red Butte Garden and Arboretum is a place where people come to learn, grow, contemplate, and celebrate, across every stage of life. They connect on a deeper level with plants and trees found both locally and around the world, in ways that enhance well-being, enrich lives, and encourage environmental stewardship.
One of the largest botanical gardens in the Intermountain West, the Garden is part of a state arboretum that encompasses the University of Utah campus and cultivates an essential urban forestland of about 2,000 trees in 456 different taxa. Its also renowned for its collections of native and ethnobotanical plants, roses, a variety of perennials, ornamental grasses, and more than 590,000 springtime blooming bulbs. From classes to seasonal events, the Garden offers one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences that encourage participants to deepen their understanding of the natural world, whether through the study of plant science or by experiencing the pleasure and well-being that come from time spent with plants.
Position Overview
Are you a nature-loving communicator skilled at coordinating projects and contributing creative ideas?
Red Butte Garden and Arboretums small but mighty marketing and communications team seeks an experienced professional to help us grow the Gardens audience and enhance our reputation. Were looking for someone to help coordinate the development and execution of marketing materials and projects, working closely with and reporting to the director of marketing and PR. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational skills, proven ability to collaborate across departments, experience in project management, and knowledge of marketing trends.
If thats you, please submit your application at the link below with a cover letter describing how you would apply your skills and experience to help us amplify the Gardens public profile.
Responsibilities
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Create and track project timelines, including workflows, deadlines, and deliverables for all marketing campaigns, promotions, and content.
- Foster strong collaboration with other departments to meet shared objectives and improve processes.
- Utilize project management software like Microsoft Planner to track progress, assign tasks, and ensure accountability.
- Ensure proper execution of signage, promotional materials, and event assets, including driving to pick up or deliver signage when necessary.
- Maintain photo library, organizing and selecting images, and fulfilling image requests internally and externally.
- Help coordinate photo and video shoots, including scheduling photographers and videographers, arranging locations, and collaborating on shot lists.
- Provide writing and editing support for external content and communications, which may include web, social, email, and member magazine content; advertising copy; press releases and monthly media updates; and other marketing collateral as needed.
- Support day-to-day earned media efforts as needed: create, update, and deliver digital press kits; respond to incoming media requests; maintain up to-date media lists; and track press mentions.
Bachelors degree English, Journalism, Communications, or related field plus 3 years of related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); excellent writing and verbal communication skills; familiarity with a variety of computer software; project management and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both individually and in a team setting.
Some areas may require additional experience with specific computer systems and may require skills in interviewing, ad copy writing, editing, photography, web writing, graphic design, audio & video production, and oral presentation.
Masters degree in a related field may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Bachelors (or equivalency) and at least 2 years of directly related full-time work experience in a nonprofit, environmental, or cultural setting.
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Planner and/or other project management software
- Proficient with Constant Contact or other email marketing platform.
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veterans status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of communications/marketing related work experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
- 3 year or more, but less than 5 years
- 5 year or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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