Job Type: Permanent
Salary Details: $44,496-$75,516
Deadline: Nov 11, 2021
Required Experience: 2 – 6 years

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Oregon State University (Extension Communications)

This is a full-time (1.0), 12-month professional faculty position for Oregon State University’s (OSU) Extension Communications unit, reporting to the Extension Communications Director.

The Communications Specialist’s primary role is to produce public-facing content that showcases the information, expertise and impact of the OSU Extension Service and help implement strategies to engage audiences with that content. The person in this position contributes writing, editing, publishing, project coordination and other communication expertise to educational, informational and promotional content and strategies in a variety of media, languages (primarily English and Spanish) and delivery platforms with focus on a “digital first” approach. This position contributes to efforts to create content that is linguistically and culturally relevant to historically marginalized audiences.

The Communications Specialist collaborates with publishing, marketing, public affairs, web and multimedia colleagues within and beyond the unit. Work is done in collaboration with OSU Extension’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion unit, OSU Extension employees and university communications colleagues.

The Extension Communications unit supports the strategic communication needs of the Division of Extension and Engagement and the statewide OSU Extension Service. The team collaborates with division leadership and colleagues to create educational, engaging and brand-aligned communications. This includes educational publishing, news and media relations, issues and impact communications, marketing and branding, visual design and multimedia, and web and content strategy efforts. The team also offers advice, consultation and training for OSU Extension employees in these areas. In addition, the team provides collaborative leadership for innovative and effective use of educational and communication technologies that support access to and engagement with OSU Extension.

Learn more: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/108963

HOW TO APPLY

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

  • A resume (limit 2 pages)
  • A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
  • Two samples that demonstrate your editing skills. Submit your samples with “track changes” visible. At least one sample should be in English. (Upload both samples in one file as ‘Other Document 1’.). 
  • A work sample of content you created in Spanish. Please include a brief description of the audience, the process you used to ensure it was linguistically or culturally relevant, and your role in the project. (Upload as ‘Other Document 2’.).
  • A diversity statement that addresses the following question. OSU values diversity because it enhances our education and provides tools to be culturally respectful, professionally competent and civically responsible. How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment that holds this value? (Limit of 300 words or less. Upload as ‘Diversity Statement’.) 

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their email addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Debbie Sayer at debbie.sayer@oregonstate.edu.
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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.