Outreach & Communications Lead — Public Programs

The California State University; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,587 - 95,540; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento State, The California State University, is seeking a Marketing Communications Professional III for the Center for California Studies. You will lead nationwide outreach, shape communications strategy, and manage social media for the Capital Fellows Programs.

The role requires advanced marketing knowledge, strong writing, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across university and government partners. Travel and flexible schedule may be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of marketing, communications, public relations, and branding.
• Strong story development and journalistic writing with editorial skills.
• Advanced communication to build relationships and drive initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies with measurable results.
• Advanced analytical and organizational skills for managing projects within time/budget.
• Ability to apply statistical methods to research and craft messages.
• Public and internal relations to interact with stakeholders and vendors.
• Ability to meet university diversity and equity goals with diplomacy.
• Demonstrated awareness of current events to leverage media opportunities.
• Willingness to travel for duties.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement the Center’s annual nationwide outreach activities.
• Develop and implement communications and social media for Capital Fellows Programs.
• Lead and coordinate outreach with internal and external partners.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Ensure messaging aligns with university branding and equity goals.

Skills

Marketing knowledge

Story development

Communication skills

Campaign strategies

Analytical skills

Statistical techniques

Public relations

Program objectives

Media relations

Travel availability

Diversity & equity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sacramento State, The California State University, is seeking a Marketing Communications Professional III for the Center for California Studies. You will lead nationwide outreach, shape communications strategy, and manage social media for the Capital Fellows Programs.

The role requires advanced marketing knowledge, strong writing, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across university and government partners. Travel and flexible schedule may be required.