CEFS Communications Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194380SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
CEFS Communications SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($46,000 - $50,500)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (occasional night and weekend events)Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)About the Department
The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) Communications Team is responsible for marketing and communications initiatives involving the CEFS partnership (NC State, N.C. A&T, and NCDA&CS) overall as well as for supporting promotion of CEFS’ six field research units and 10+ food systems initiatives. Support includes website and social media management, newsletters, graphic design, photography, videography, writing and editing support, etc.
Essential Job Duties
The CEFS Communications Specialist will support the CEFS Communications Team on website and social media management, event advertising and coverage, videography, photography, graphic design projects, and other communications deliverables.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Understand and support development of strategic messaging via website, social media, videos, blog posts, and other avenues.
- Work with staff and faculty to develop engaging and timely content to convey CEFS’ work and impact and to support promotion of CEFS events.
- Conduct interviews and develop blog posts and newsletter highlights covering a broad spectrum of CEFS’ work.
- Support development of social media content and graphics as well as printed marketing and promotional materials including brochures, videos, posters, reports, banners, etc.
- Post events, news items, press releases, employment opportunities, and other timely announcements as needed.
- Support CEFS’ social media strategy and management for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and additional platforms as needed.
- Develop graphic design deliverables, videos, and take photographs to promote CEFS events, initiatives, and research.
- Adhere to timelines for assigned projects/deliverables, such as website updates, videos, publications, graphic design and marketing materials, content development for CEFS initiatives, etc.
- Help to plan, write, edit, and produce communications content.
- Serve as a communications resource for CEFS staff and affiliates with guidance from the CEFS Communications Manager as needed.
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Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned/required.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to support a communications strategy that effectively conveys the breadth, depth, and impact of CEFS’ work while also highlighting its collaborative nature and the roles of CEFS’ many partners.
- Thorough knowledge of communications strategy that effectively conveys the breadth, depth, and impact of CEFS’ work while also highlighting its collaborative nature and the roles of CEFS’ many partners.
- Must have strong writing, editing, proofreading, interviewing, videography, graphic design, and photography skills.
- Must be able to juggle multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines.
- Must be capable of doing all the described activities independently while also working closely with the rest of the CEFS Communications Team and a varied group of CEFS staff, faculty, students, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills are critical.
- Must demonstrate previous success in updating websites in a WordPress CMS, using email marketing tools like Constant Contact, MS Office and Google Drive Suite, Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design and videography, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn).
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and the local food system environment in North Carolina.
Required License or Certification
- Valid NC driver’s license or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
12/06/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
12/13/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, resume/CV, Contact Information for Professional References (at least one current or previous supervisor reference required)
Position Number
00111190Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Public Communication SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
ContributingPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,880 - $ 96,560Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
111502 - Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS)AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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