Overview
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is seeking a Communications and Marketing Specialist I/II to join a statewide team working to improve the health and lives of Alabamians. The Communications and Marketing Specialist will provide support and expertise for content creation and marketing strategies developed for ACES communications projects and initiatives, and content for Alabama Extension marketing and media efforts. This position will be housed and supervised within Alabama Extension’s Communications, Strategic Marketing, and Client Relations department. Successful candidates will have a positive attitude and an interest in writing about topics related to all Extension program areas.
Why You’ll Love Working on Our Team
Job satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work serving on an engaged team of professionals!
Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
Careers in Higher Education are filled with diverse opportunities and stable.
Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!).
Fun, flexible, and diverse work environment. Every day is different!
Paid parental leave
Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES CSMCR team supports you and your work!
Essential Functions
Identify impact stories and share through news releases, promotional materials and other reports across multiple mediums, including digital, social media, print and video.
Assist in the creation, population and maintenance of educational content and web pages on the Alabama Extension website.
Support the Extension communications and marketing team through participating in staff meetings and teamwide efforts and completing assignments to support ACES programs.
Some in-state travel to county-based program efforts for developing news releases and impact stories will be required.
Contribute support by uploading finalized publications, proofreading news and briefs from other writers and helping handle expiring content to provide a cohesive web presence featuring the latest research-based information.
Serve as a liaison for county directors to connect the field with all resources available through the ACES Communications, Strategic Marketing and Client Relations unit.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
Level I - Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience
Level II - Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism
Level III - Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism
Substitutions allowed for Experience: Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience
Minimum Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
Excellent writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style, as well as solid news judgment
Proficiency in communicating effectively across multiple platforms
Ability to work effectively and in a positive manner while providing excellent customer service, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities
Desired Qualifications
Experience managing social media channels
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
Experience with WordPress is preferred
Posting Details Salary Range: $44,050 – $85,780
Job Category: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Working Hours if Non-Traditional: City position is located in Auburn
State position is located: AL
Posting Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date:
Equal Opportunity and How to Apply Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57653
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Why You’ll Love Working on Our Team
Job satisfaction! Be a part of life-changing work serving on an engaged team of professionals!
Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
Careers in Higher Education are filled with diverse opportunities and stable.
Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!).
Fun, flexible, and diverse work environment. Every day is different!
Paid parental leave
Auburn University tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
Supportive leadership & peers. The ACES CSMCR team supports you and your work!
Essential Functions
Identify impact stories and share through news releases, promotional materials and other reports across multiple mediums, including digital, social media, print and video.
Assist in the creation, population and maintenance of educational content and web pages on the Alabama Extension website.
Support the Extension communications and marketing team through participating in staff meetings and teamwide efforts and completing assignments to support ACES programs.
Some in-state travel to county-based program efforts for developing news releases and impact stories will be required.
Contribute support by uploading finalized publications, proofreading news and briefs from other writers and helping handle expiring content to provide a cohesive web presence featuring the latest research-based information.
Serve as a liaison for county directors to connect the field with all resources available through the ACES Communications, Strategic Marketing and Client Relations unit.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field
Level I - Bachelor’s degree and 0 years of experience
Level II - Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism
Level III - Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism
Substitutions allowed for Experience: Degrees may be accepted in lieu of experience
Minimum Skills, Licenses, and Certifications
Excellent writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style, as well as solid news judgment
Proficiency in communicating effectively across multiple platforms
Ability to work effectively and in a positive manner while providing excellent customer service, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
The successful candidate must have the ability to maintain diplomacy at all times, possess a high level of professionalism, be customer service driven and flexible in attitude
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage multiple priorities
Desired Qualifications
Experience managing social media channels
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred
Experience with WordPress is preferred
Posting Details Salary Range: $44,050 – $85,780
Job Category: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Working Hours if Non-Traditional: City position is located in Auburn
State position is located: AL
Posting Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date:
Equal Opportunity and How to Apply Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/57653
#J-18808-Ljbffr