Communication and Outreach Specialist

About the role

The Marketing and Communications office executes strategic and creative development of marketing communications that support the division and its departments with integrated communication solutions that include creating and consulting on digital communications; social media strategy; writing and editing; outreach and promotion; marketing strategy; situational communication; design; video; and photography. The Marketing and Communications office also enforces the university brand and style guidelines and supports University Communications and Marketing and other campus marketing teams on various university-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications that connect students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors with the people, programs, and values that define NC State Dining.
• Create engaging content—including news releases, newsletters, presentations, social media, and other communications—that aligns with departmental priorities, brand standards, and AP Style.
• Serve as the primary communications resource for media relations, helping communicate the department’s mission, programs, and initiatives to internal and external audiences.
• Develop and maintain communication plans and content calendars to ensure timely, consistent messaging across multiple channels.
• Leverage student insights to inform communication strategies and create meaningful engagement with the campus community.
• Collaborate with Dining leadership and campus partners to develop communications that promote NC State Dining’s values, nutrition initiatives, sustainability efforts, and services.

Requirements

This position is open for current NC State Employees only, permanent or temporary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Professional-level experience in planning and/or executing marketing and communication initiatives across multiple channels, including digital and print.
• Demonstrated experience creating a variety of content, including news releases, white papers, presentations, social media, newsletters and more, according to a content calendar/schedule.
• Knowledge of AP Style and Brand guidelines.
• Technical proficiency: Google Suite products, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.; experience working in a project management system and an email marketing system; basic knowledge of the WordPress platform.

Skills

A creative communicator who enjoys telling meaningful stories, building relationships, and developing communications that engage varied audiences.

Benefits

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision; Flexible Spending Account; Retirement Programs; Disability Plans; Life Insurance; Accident Plan; Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs; 12 Holidays Each Year; Tuition and Academic Assistance; and more!

Pay

$58,600 to $60,300

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; work hours may vary based on business needs; work schedule may include some nights and weekends. May be required to work some overtime.