Dr. Sue Rhee is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative person to coordinate the online and in person communications of several federally funded life science centers to promote the science and scientists of the centers. The current centers include the , , and . The strategies and materials built for these centers should be made in ways for them to be easily adopted and adapted by other centers at MSU. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for advancing this mission of the centers through the responsibilities outlined below.
Duties and Responsibilities
30% Support External Communications : Develop and implement communication strategies to share the Center’s goals, activities, and achievements through newsletters, press releases, social media, annual reports, and a dedicated website, ensuring the Center’s work is accessible to both scientific and public audiences.
40% Content Creation and Dissemination : Develop and disseminate promotional materials, such as brochures, videos, and reports, to share the Center’s research findings and broader impacts with a global audience. Expertise in graphic design is especially important.
30% Support Internal Communication Coordination : Support the Center’s all hands retreat, conferences, and workshops in collaboration with scientific coordinators and administrative staff.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education : Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Experience :
Communication Skills :
Project Management : Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Technical Skills :
Cultural Competence : Experience working in international or cross-cultural settings, understanding the dynamics of collaborating with partners across different countries and cultures.
Adaptability : Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a proactive approach to identifying new outreach opportunities and adapting to changing needs.
Passion for Science and Sustainability : Demonstrated interest in sustainable agriculture, environmental science, or bioeconomy topics.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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This is an off date position funded for 1 year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
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