Communications & Content Coordinator Job at Appalachian State University in Boon

Communications & Content Coordinator

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Include Resume, Cover Letter and a list of 3 professional references with contact information.

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a degree in Communication or Marketing or equivalent combination of skills, education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Meeting goals and marketing deadlines is critical in this position.
• Command of basic graphic design and web design skills essential.

Essential Job Functions

The Communications & Content Coordinator manages comprehensive communication functions for the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, promoting exhibitions, special events, lectures, and workshops to the general public, campus constituents, and special populations. This position works collaboratively with the entire TCVA team, University Communications staff, and community marketing networks and media outlets across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce visual marketing materials using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro) and Canva.
• Create, curate, and manage all published content (images, video, written) for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram).
• Design creative assets for print, digital, and other marketing, including advertisements, programs, banners, posters, and other promotional materials.
• Develop digital assets for email campaigns, e-newsletters, and web content.
• Produce video content and motion graphics for digital platforms.
• Design branded materials that maintain visual consistency across all TCVA communications and App State Office of Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources.
• Update and maintain TCVA website (Wordpress).
• Create engaging visual content for exhibitions, events, and programming.
• Photographic documentation of events, exhibitions, and programming for marketing and archival purposes.
• Write and distribute press releases for exhibitions, workshops, outreach activities, and special events.
• Coordinate content workflows, collaborating with internal teams and external print vendors to ensure timely development, approval, and production of all materials.

Organizational Functions

• Participate as a team member by working closely with colleagues in curatorial, education, outreach, visitor/member services, administrative, and financial areas.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Coordinate marketing efforts with key functional areas of TCVA operations.
• Organize and archive photos and other marketing materials.
• Serve as in-house editor for all public-facing print materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and public relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with careful attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge and proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign) and Canva.
• Experience working in an arts setting and/or fast-paced public environment.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and campaigns simultaneously.
• Social media management experience.

Work Schedule/Hours

Mon‑Fri within 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM window (with occasional weekend and special event work). Number of Hours Per Week: 30‑40. Number of Months Per Year: 11. Mandatory Staff: No.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Pay

Hiring Range: $18–19/hour. Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details

Posting Date: 11/24/2025. Closing Date: Open until filled. Applicant Pool Preference: External (Post on the Web).

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52643

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents