Communications Coordinator

The Alumni Association invites applications for a Communications Coordinator to help tell the story of the University and its alumni through high-quality communications, promotional copywriting and alumni spotlight features. This position supports the organization’s communications strategy with a primary focus on email marketing, web content and storytelling that advances alumni engagement goals. Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President for Alumni & Community Relations, this position will develop, publish and maintain professional communications that strengthen the organization’s voice, brand consistency and outreach efforts. Some evening or weekend work may be required to support events and engagement opportunities. Examples of Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute alumni communications strategies and content (promotional copy, features, storytelling) to drive engagement, awareness, and program participation Maintain consistent brand voice and messaging while identifying new opportunities to connect with and highlight alumni impact globally Manage email marketing and digital communications (content creation, scheduling, distribution, analytics) while coordinating a strategic alumni communications calendar Maintain website and digital platforms, providing technical support and creating adaptable, multi-channel content Collaborate with campus partners and the foundation to support communications, ensure data integrity, and advance university initiatives Support alumni events, participate in meetings, and carry out additional duties aligned with the organization’s mission Supervise the engagement & outreach intern(s) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field Demonstrated strong professional writing and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Experience creating and editing photo, video or multimedia content Experience managing content within a CMS platform (such as Cascade, Drupal, or WordPress) Experience building and sustaining online audiences or communities Experience using email marketing platforms such as iModules or similar systems Familiarity with higher education communication practices Position Number: 010990 The Affiliation of the University of Montana (UM Affiliation) is an equal opportunity employer. UM Affiliation does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. #J-18808-Ljbffr