Job Description

Cals Marketing And Events Coordinator

Posting Number: SP004998P

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Department: CALS Communications

Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for managing multiple social media accounts, creating content and coordinating with relevant units in the College of Agriculture and Life Science (CALS). They will design marketing materials for a variety of programs and events and develop written content for a variety of communication channels. The coordinator will provide support to departmental marketing and event efforts across CALS. The coordinator will also assist in the planning of a variety of college events. Duties may include:

• Assist in development of content creation for marketing materials such as promotional, media and website materials, brochures, email newsletters, social media posts, blog articles and press releases
• Serve as a resource for purchasing branded promotional materials
• Create and manage event logistics while providing on-site support
• Manage and update the companys website and social media profiles
• Manage logistics for events, including venue selection, setup, takedown and materials
• Handle event-related communication, such as invitations, confirmations and follow-ups
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

- One year of communications, journalism, public relations or event management experience

- Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials

- Working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals

- Handling a variety of projects simultaneously that require attention to details

- Using computer software and applications for visual design and layout

Required Education:

- Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Communications, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or an Agricultural field; four additional years of communications, journalism, public relations or event management experience (for a total of five years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

- Ability to travel

- Ability to work nonstandard hours, including weekends and occasionally holidays

Additional Preferred:

- Marketing and events management knowledge

- Experience managing professional social media accounts

- Ability to solve problems independently

- Knowledge about the University of Idaho, the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, its respective units and programs

- Knowledge about agriculture/Idahos agriculture industry

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

- Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 25 pounds

Degree Requirement:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $24.04 per hour or higher depending on experience

Type of Appointment: Full Time

FTE: 1

Funding: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by September 11, 2025 will receive first consideration. A writing sample is required. Please upload under Other Document 1. If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Heather Biersner at hbiersner@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Applicant Resources:

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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