Content & Communications Strategist

University Of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist I on Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). This role collaborates with leadership to develop content that aligns with center strategies and brand standards, while supporting recruitment marketing across digital channels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or an Associate’s with 4+ years, plus strong writing and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience; or an Associate’s degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with recruitment planning and events.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in long form and short form writing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to foster interpersonal relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership in the development of communications materials by evaluating needs, goals and intended outcomes.
• Create and maintain messaging and content for the Lastinger Center and its projects in alignment with center-wide communications strategies and brand standards.
• Support recruitment marketing and communications plans and participant outreach through strategic messaging and distribution across digital channels including email, SMS, social media and web.
• Manages the content of various communication media including brochures, memos, and digital communication media.
• Write, edit and refine content for various stakeholders including learners, families, educators, school districts, funders and legislators.
• Support public relations and promotional initiatives through the development of communication materials including press releases, articles, newsletters and marketing collateral.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

MS Office

Google Suite

Project management software

Recruitment planning

Event planning

Independent work

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist I on Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). This role collaborates with leadership to develop content that aligns with center strategies and brand standards, while supporting recruitment marketing across digital channels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or an Associate’s with 4+ years, plus strong writing and project management skills.