Communication and Marketing Coordinator

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's School of Plant and Environmental Sciences seeks a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive program supporting the school's vision and strategic direction.

You will maintain the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms; write and edit content; produce the quarterly magazine; ensure brand compliance; collaborate with CALS, ARECs, VT News, and University Marketing and Communications; some travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Experience designing social media campaigns, writing professionally, photography and building websites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to drive projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program.
• Maintain SPES website, internal TV monitors, and social media platforms.
• Write and edit content and produce the quarterly magazine.
• Coordinate with CALS, ARECs, VT News, and University Marketing and Communications.
• Ensure compliance with university brand standards.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Communications

Social media campaigns

Professional writing

Photography

Web design

Education

Communications or Marketing degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Description

The School of Plant and Environmental Sciences (SPES) is seeking to hire a Communications and Marketing Coordinator who will develop, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program and strategies in support of the vision of the school and strategic direction. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the SPES website, internal television monitors, and social media platforms (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, etc.), updating and enhancing material routinely, overseeing the management, organization, and structure of the school’s public content across all media, and advancing the school’s presence through a multimedia effort. The successful candidate will independently write and edit content, meet coordination and production deadlines, and continue production of the school’s quarterly electronic and printed magazine, highlighting ongoing and new school activities. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to ensure compliance with university brand standards in all initiatives involving communications, marketing, and public activities, and work closely with the department’s faculty to collect data and information for electronic and print materials. The incumbent will also be responsible for arranging or taking photos and videos and working collaboratively with colleagues from College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (ARECs), VT News, and University Marketing and Communications to enhance the reputation of and build support for the school’s programs. Some travel will be required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Experience designing social media campaigns, writing professionally, photography and building websites.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Ability to drive projects independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Communications and/or Marketing.
• Experience with marketing approaches using digital and print media.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign.)

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

45,000-55,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

11/20/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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