Forest Health Outreach & Digital Coordinator

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University, through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), seeks a Digital Communications and Extension Program Coordinator to support TreeStrong Alabama, a statewide forest health education and outreach program. This two-year limited-term position emphasizes website development, content creation, and event coordination.

The role includes managing the TreeStrong Alabama website, creating digital resources, and coordinating workshops and outreach activities while tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, marketing or related field.
• Experience building or launching a website.
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS.
• Experience creating digital materials, graphics, or other visual content.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, development, launch, and ongoing maintenance of the TreeStrong Alabama website.
• Organizes website structure, navigation, and content for accessibility and engagement.
• Develops, publishes, and maintains digital educational resources with Extension specialists.
• Establishes and manages TreeStrong Alabama's social media presence and multimedia content.
• Creates graphics, newsletters, promotional materials, and other outreach products.
• Develops and edits educational videos and other multimedia content.
• Monitors website performance and digital engagement to inform improvements.
• Coordinates logistics for workshops, webinars, field days, short courses, and events.

Skills

Content management

Graphic design

Video editing

Social media management

Web analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field

Tools

WordPress

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Job description

Auburn University, through the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES), seeks a Digital Communications and Extension Program Coordinator to support TreeStrong Alabama, a statewide forest health education and outreach program. This two-year limited-term position emphasizes website development, content creation, and event coordination.

The role includes managing the TreeStrong Alabama website, creating digital resources, and coordinating workshops and outreach activities while tracking