Marketing & Events Coordinator

Position Function:

The Department of Landscape Architecture is seeking a talented digital content media specialist with experience in digital, video, web-based communications and graphic design, communication and outreach. Would you enjoy helping to create awareness to the public and prospective students about our mission, news, and updates to promote the professions of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Contracting & Management? If so, put your skills and passion to good use and apply with us today!

Salary Grade: 13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The mission of the Mississippi State University Department of Landscape Architecture is to foster the will and ability to plan, design, build, and manage regenerative communities. The department offers three degree programs: a 4-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, first and second professional Master of Landscape Architecture, and a B.S. in Landscape Contracting and Management. Our department is a recognized national leader within these disciplines. We are at the forefront of addressing many critical issues, including service-learning, water resources, green infrastructure, and the planning, design and development of healthy, resilient communities.

As a comprehensive department of a land grant university, the department embraces the land grant mission of teaching, research and community engagement through outreach and Extension.

To learn more about the Department of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University, please visit our website at www.lalc.msstate.edu.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

As the Marketing and Events Coordinator in the department, you will be responsible for creating visually appealing and engaging websites and portals for Landscape Architecture and Landscape Contracting & Management programs in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. The ideal candidate will utilize a variety of products related to marketing, branding, information and outreach, podcasts, video production (YouTube), social media, email marketing, web page content, infographics, illustrations, story writing, digital curation of historic documents, and more to effectively bring content to stakeholder groups, prospective students, and be a resource for current students, faculty, alumni, and practitioners. The person will be provided with some of the content to be posted but will be asked to contribute some text and dynamic, consistent social media posts.

Websites and portals must meet specifications for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as required by federal regulations. All content must adhere to Mississippi State University’s and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences’ branding and messaging requirements. This position will be primarily based in the Department of Landscape Architecture (75%), with a smaller appointment (25%) liaising in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and MAFES Communications Office.

The ideal individual should be able to work in various web software programs to produce reliable and sustainable websites. Ability to write code and link together cyber information in a dynamic and networked environment is a plus. Knowledge and understanding of Mississippi State University’s Office of Information Technology guidelines are essential.

The individual will also be asked to apply Google Analytics to traffic flow of websites and social media and assist with managing content on the department’s YouTube channel. Provide editing on videos and podcasts and upload to provide ongoing dynamic content will also be necessary.

Individual will also publish a departmental newsletter on a bi-monthly or quarterly basis. The introduction will be provided by the department head, other content (or content outlines) to be provided by faculty, students, and alumni.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• An equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Master’s degree in either Graphic Design, Multimedia Studies, Instructional Technology, Communications
•Experience in providing communications and administrative support
•Experience in the field of Data Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications including MSWord, Adobe Suites
• Experience in website design and management; relevant web site software and programs and other relevant web site software
• Skill in the use of social media platforms
• Skill in digital editing (video, podcasts)
• Familiarity with MS State University brand book, ADA compliance regulations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work independently
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to foster a positive, cooperative work environment
• Person should ideally have an interest in the environment
Skill in working with special collections withing both the MSU Library or other Professional Design Physical or Digital Image banks

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

•Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; may require some travel with classes or groups to document activities.
•Very limited physical effort required.
•Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, online/digital portfolio, and the contact information for three professional references.

Screening Date:

November 13, 2024, until filled.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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