Communications Coordinator

Alternative HR, LLC; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council in Sioux Falls, SD, seek a Communications Coordinator to tell the story of agriculture through social media, publications, and events. You will work with the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications to educate consumers and promote South Dakota corn farmers.

The role combines creative content creation with project coordination, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and travel across the state as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, agricultural communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-coordination abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media management tools.
• Ability to travel throughout South Dakota, including occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Represent at consumer outreach events, trade shows, fairs, and educational activities.
• Create, schedule, publish, and monitor social media content across platforms.
• Develop graphics and short-form content using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Monitor audience engagement and identify opportunities to increase reach and engagement.
• Assist with coordinating the production of publications like Emerge magazine.
• Capture photographs and video at meetings, events, and farm visits and edit for various channels.
• Coordinate radio recording schedules and draft newsletters, emails, and fact sheets.
• Maintain communications calendars and project timelines.
• Perform other communications-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Social media tools

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Communications Coordinator

Employer: South Dakota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000-$60,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience
Classification: Salaried, non-exempt; eligible for overtime and benefits
Reports To: Senior Director of Marketing & Communications

Position Overview

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council are seeking a creative, organized, and motivated Communications Coordinator to join our team in Sioux Falls.

In this role, you will help tell the story of South Dakota agriculture through social media, photography, video, publications, events, and other communications channels. Working closely with the Senior Director of Marketing & Communications, you will support initiatives that educate consumers, promote South Dakota's corn farmers, and communicate the work of both organizations.

This position offers a wide variety of responsibilities and opportunities to build experience in agricultural communications, marketing, media relations, publications, event coordination, and digital content creation. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing creative work with project coordination and is comfortable managing multiple priorities.

What You'll Do

Events and Consumer Outreach

• Represent South Dakota Corn at consumer outreach events, trade shows, fairs, and educational activities.
• Assist with event planning, logistics, setup, teardown, and development of promotional materials.
• Help coordinate annual events and other special programs.
• Order, organize, and maintain marketing and outreach materials.

Social Media and Digital Communications

• Create, schedule, publish, and monitor social media content across multiple platforms.
• Develop graphics and short-form content using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Monitor audience engagement and identify opportunities to increase reach and engagement.
• Update website content and help ensure online information remains accurate and current.
• Support digital communications campaigns and special projects.

Publications

• Assist with coordinating the production of Emerge magazine, which is published twice annually.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, printers, freelance writers, and other vendors.
• Maintain mailing lists and ensure distribution information remains accurate.
• Proofread publication content and assist with quality control.

Photography and Video

• Capture photographs and video at meetings, events, farm visits, and other activities.
• Edit photographs and videos for social media, websites, presentations, and print publications.
• Organize and maintain the organizations' digital photo and video library.

Media and Communications Support

• Coordinate Corn Comments radio recording schedules, including arranging interviews and delivering materials to participating partners.
• Draft newsletters, email communications, fact sheets, promotional materials, and other content.
• Monitor agriculture and industry news using Google Alerts and other tools.
• Compile news clips for the weekly Executive Director report.

Project and Administrative Support

• Maintain communications calendars, project timelines, and production schedules.
• Communicate with vendors and partners regarding communications projects.
• Assist with special campaigns and organization-wide initiatives.
• Perform other communications-related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

You are a strong communicator who enjoys creative work, connecting with people, and keeping projects moving. You can manage multiple priorities, pay attention to the details, and collaborate effectively with colleagues, vendors, and community partners. An interest in agriculture and a willingness to learn about South Dakota's corn industry will help you succeed in this role.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, agricultural communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-coordination abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and social media management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout South Dakota, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating graphics in Canva.
• Photography, videography, or basic video-editing experience.
• Experience updating content through a website content management system.
• Experience coordinating publications or print projects.
• Knowledge of agriculture or a strong interest in learning about South Dakota agriculture.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $45,000-$60,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

About South Dakota Corn

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Corn Utilization Council work to serve South Dakota's corn farmers, expand markets, educate consumers, and promote the value of corn and agriculture throughout the state.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.