Cals Marketing And Events Coordinator
Posting Number: SP004998P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: CALS Communications
Location: Moscow
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for managing multiple social media accounts, creating content and coordinating with relevant units in the College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS). They will design marketing materials for a variety of programs and events and develop written content for a variety of communication channels. The coordinator will provide support to departmental marketing and event efforts across CALS. The coordinator will also assist in the planning of a variety of college events.
Duties may include:
Assist in development of content creation for marketing materials such as promotional, media and website materials, brochures, email newsletters, social media posts, blog articles and press releases
Serve as a resource for purchasing branded promotional materials
Create and manage event logistics while providing on-site support
Manage and update the companys website and social media profiles
Manage logistics for events, including venue selection, setup, takedown and materials
Handle event-related communication, such as invitations, confirmations and follow-ups
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
One year of communications, journalism, public relations or event management experience
Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals
Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require attention to detail
Using computer software and applications for visual design and layout
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Communications, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or an Agricultural field; four additional years of communications, journalism, public relations or event management experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree
Required Other:
Ability to travel
Ability to work nonstandard hours, including weekends and occasionally holidays
Additional Preferred:
Marketing and events management knowledge
Experience managing professional social media accounts
Ability to solve problems independently
Knowledge about the University of Idaho, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, its respective units and programs
Knowledge about agriculture/Idahos agriculture industry
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 25 pounds
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $24.04 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Full Time
FTE: 1
Funding: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by September 11, 2025 will receive first consideration. A writing sample is required. Please upload under Other Document 1. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.