Marketing and Communications Specialist

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life

OSU pays 95% of premiums

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tallwood Design Institute within the College of Forestry at Oregon State University is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead all strategic communications and marketing efforts for TDI, OMTC, and the regional mass timber ecosystem. The role shapes TDI’s brand, manages its digital presence, and drives event strategies while collaborating with diverse partners.

Based at OSU in Corvallis, OR, the position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, 12-month professional faculty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, multimedia, or a closely related field, or related degree with 2+ years of comms experience.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competence.
• Organizational and time-management skills with project management experience.
• Excellent computer literacy and digital skills.
• Ability to plan and execute digital communications campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement marketing and communications strategies.
• Create high-quality written and multimedia assets to inform stakeholders about our work.
• Manage e-newsletters, social media, web presence, CRM, and multimedia asset library.
• Lead event planning and execution for internal events and external conferences and trade shows.
• Supervise student workers and contractors supporting the marketing/communications mission.

Skills

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Digital literacy

Video editing

Graphic design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM system

Web management tools

Video editing software

Graphic design software

Job description

Tallwood Design Institute in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist.

The Marketing and Communications Specialist oversees all strategic communication and marketing efforts related to TDI, OMTC, and the broader regional mass timber ecosystem, from concept to completion. This role plays a key leadership position in shaping TDI’s brand, managing its digital presence, and executing event strategies, all while fostering collaboration among diverse partners.

This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Based at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Salary Range: $57,000-$75,000.

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-30.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement marketing and communications strategies.
• Create high-quality written and multimedia assets to inform our stakeholders about our work.
• Manage e-newsletters, social media, web presence, CRM system and multimedia asset library.
• Lead event planning and execution for internal events and external conferences and trade shows.
• Supervise student workers and contractors whose work supports the marketing/communications mission.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, multimedia, or a closely related field or a subject‑relevant degree such as architecture, natural resources management, forestry, with two or more years’ experience working in a role that has a major communications component.
• Excellent communication skills, especially writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills and demonstrated project management experience.
• Excellent computer literacy and digital skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and deliver digital communications campaigns.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusive excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in journalism, communications, multimedia, or another closely related field.
• Subject matter knowledge, education or experience in fields relevant to the work of TDI and OMTC, including natural resource management (particularly forest related), timber manufacturing, architecture, environmental science, affordable housing development, structural engineering, construction management, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage and deliver digital communications and marketing campaigns, including website management, social media and the use of paid advertising networks.
• Experience in technical writing/science communication, in addition to feature and expository writing.
• Experience planning and managing events.
• Experience in outreach and stakeholder engagement, including public speaking.
• Web management experience.
• Video editing and graphic design skills.

Working Conditions/Schedule: The ability to travel an average of 4 days per month for outreach presentations and activities, including occasional long distance/overnight trips is required.

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• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life.
• OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.
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