Communications & Public Relations Coordinator Job at University of Arkansas in F

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Job Details

Closing Date: 01/31/2026

Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state‑wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice‑President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.

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Summary of Job Duties: The Communications & Public Relations Coordinator plays an essential role in expanding the reach and impact of the National Agricultural Law Center, a unit of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture (UADA). This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication initiatives that enhance the National Agricultural Law Center’s visibility, reputation, and engagement with the nation’s agricultural community. This communicator will be responsible for development and implementation of a comprehensive strategic communications plan. This role supports external communication efforts such as media relations, digital content, newsletters, and website maintenance, and works closely with leadership to advance strategic goals. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive communicator with strong writing skills, exceptional attention to detail, and experience in modern outreach tools.

• Write, publish, and promote news and feature stories about upcoming NALC events and relevant agricultural and food legal developments.
• Make personalized pitches to members of the media to expand the reach of NALC news releases.
• Build contact lists of relevant stakeholders and develop strategies to engage new users of NALC resources.
• Oversee organic and paid social media content creation and scheduling across multiple platforms.
• Design clear and effective graphics for use on social media and to support other NALC publicity and marketing efforts.
• Coordinate NALC’s monthly webinar series.
• Manage multiple email newsletters for NALC and proactively implement strategies to increase the number of contacts on newsletter email lists.
• Work in close collaboration with the UADA Communications team and the UADA Chief Communications Officer to develop, refine, and amplify communications content for maximum reach and impact.
• Assist with the creation of short, simple audio and video content for social media.
• Organize and maintain digital photo assets and photo equipment.
• Assist NALC staff with updates to the NALC website, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline appropriate for the assigned function
• Experience in communications, including social media.
• Experience collaborating with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience writing and editing news and social media content, preferably with a focus on journalistic writing.
• Experience using email marketing tools.
• Basic familiarity with metrics used to evaluate the success of communications work.
• Experience with basic DSLR photography and/or videography a plus.
• Knowledge of CMS tools (WordPress preferred)
• Appreciation for the agricultural and food industries

Additional Information

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• List of three references
• Unofficial transcript
• At least three writing samples
• A simple photo, graphic design, video and/or social media portfolio.

Contact:

• Elizabeth Rumley
• Senior Staff Attorney
• National Agricultural Law Center
• erumley@uark.edu

Salary Information

$62,000

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Other (see special instructions for details)
• Resume
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
• Writing Sample

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• List of three references
• Unofficial transcript
• At least three writing samples
• A simple photo, graphic design, video and/or social media portfolio.

Recruitment Contact Information

• Elizabeth Rumley
• Senior Staff Attorney
• National Agricultural Law Center
• erumley@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

No Background Check Required

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Physical Activity

• Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Frequent Physical Activity: Talking
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
• Benefits Eligible: Yes