Communications Coordinator

University of Oregon · Eugene, OR · 3 wk ago

Writing$22.84–$34.7/hrFull-time

Position Summary

This position plays a central role in elevating the visibility and public engagement of the OHC by planning, developing, and implementing comprehensive outreach, marketing, and communications strategies that promote its programs initiatives, and impact. The position also serves as Producer and Editor of UO Today, the OHC's signature interview program.

The Public Info Representative (Communications Coordinator) must be able to work well both independently and in a highly collaborative, team-based environment. Because the OHC has a very small, interdependent staff, approximately 30% of this position involves administrative/general OHC support that is not directly related to communications, including design of non-publicity OHC program-related materials such as fellowship applications; accounting tasks; event planning and staffing; helping oversee student assistant work; and various business, administrative, and web-based research tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements

Three years experience in gathering information, writing/producing materials, presenting information to the public and public relations. One year of this experience must have included responsibility for press releases and interaction with the news media.
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience.

Professional Competencies

Ability to research, write, edit, and design communications clearly and effectively for diverse audiences across print and digital formats.
Ability to plan, organize, and produce outreach and publicity activities that promote programs, events, and organizational initiatives, while maintaining consistency with organizational messaging and branding.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, coordinate logistics, and maintain attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a small, team-based environment while maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.
Ability to apply creative thinking and design principles to develop materials that effectively support program goals and audience engagement.
Ability to edit audio and video media.
Ability to provide administrative and operational support, including event coordination, recordkeeping, logistical planning, and basic fiscal or procurement support, within a small, interdependent office environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using a broad range of technology, software, and digital tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and web authoring tools, and ability and willingness to learn new programs.
Experience developing print and digital communications materials.
Experience managing or contributing to websites, social media platforms, or digital communications tools.
Experience coordinating events, publicity campaigns, or community engagement initiatives.
Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, cultural, or other mission-driven organizations.

Department Summary

The Oregon Humanities Center (OHC) is the University of Oregon’s interdisciplinary research center for the humanities. It supports faculty, graduate, and undergraduate research and publication; fosters innovative undergraduate courses; and provides public humanities programming that engages campus and communities across Oregon.