Communications & Events Specialist (Marketing Communications Professional III)

Job/Department Summary

Working independently, under general supervision of the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, this position is responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing a comprehensive and effective external relations program that supports and enhances long-term objectives and increases the visibility of the College of Agriculture. These responsibilities include public relations, marketing communications, community outreach, digital marketing, and event activities.

Responsibilities

• Professionally and strategically working with COA staff, faculty, students, stakeholders, volunteers, and sponsors to coordinate events, scholarships, and publications.
• Initiate, execute, implement, logistics, marketing, evaluation, budget tracking, etc. for multiple large-scale COA events with broad visible impact.
• Coordinate off-campus travel and evening/weekend hours to attend meetings and/or coordinate events.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public administration, or a closely related field.
• AND Two to four years of progressively responsible professional experience in public affairs, communications, marketing, media relations, event management, or a related field.

Preferences

• Experience in higher education, agriculture, nonprofit, or public sector communications.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural education.
• Experience coordinating large-scale events and community outreach activities.
• Experience supporting alumni, donor, or advancement initiatives.
• Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or multimedia storytelling.
• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson or media liaison.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

About the Role

The position requires occasional travel, early morning, evening and weekend assignments.

California State University, Chico Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

California State University, Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay and Benefits

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit here. This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

Additional Information

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Background Check

This position requires occasional travel, early morning, evening and weekend assignments. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555 . It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.