Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement · 7 hours ago
EPSCoR Communications and Outreach Strategist
Bozeman, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$26.44/hr - $26.44/hr
5+ years expMontana State University - Office of Student Engagement is seeking an EPSCoR Communications and Outreach Strategist responsible for leading and implementing public information activities for Montana's EPSCoR program. The role involves creating communication strategies, overseeing interns, and managing digital content to promote research findings and events.
Events Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work with project administrators, EPSCoR leadership team and statewide collaborators to create, lead, implement and assess overall communications strategy to fulfill the requirements of the federally funded project
Create plans for communicating EPSCoR research findings and success stories with media, stakeholders, National Science Foundation, etc
Oversee undergraduate and graduate student interns who work to implement the communications strategy
Assist with compiling annual report narrative of impacts/highlights for federal agencies
Assist with communications to project-funded participants, including faculty, staff and students
Lead management of the EPSCoR website and social media channels, including content generation and updates
In coordination with University Communications, initiate, write and disseminate content that furthers the promotion of Montana NSF EPSCoR activities to internal and external audiences, including the National Science Foundation; local, state and national media; and university and external stakeholders
Lead the creation of printed and digital publications such as newsletters, flyers, rack cards, brochures, reports, etc., in coordination with University Communications
Serve as liaison with University Communications
Assist in the creation and delivery of professional development activities and resources for teachers
Lead logistical planning for workshops and events for youth, educators and other participants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, media or a STEM field with equivalent experience in communications, journalism or media
Minimum 5 years' experience leading and implementing communications strategy
Demonstrated experience with reporting requirements and submissions for federally funded grants
Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing, including capacity to communicate technical content for public audiences
Demonstrated experience with event planning, including top-level strategy and event-day logistics
Demonstrated experience creating and posting web content and managing websites using content management systems, such as Drupal and/or WordPress
Preferred
Master's degree in communications, journalism, media or a STEM field
Familiarity with NSF EPSCoR program and Montana's SMART FIRES project
Basic familiarity with HTML and web accessibility standards
Experience teaching and/or creating resources for educators
Experience creating or contracting for high-quality photographs, video or other media assets
Connections and experience working with Montana stakeholder groups, such as legislature, non-profit agencies, Montana University System, etc
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement
The Office of Student Engagement (OSE) provides and facilitates student engagement opportunities for MSU students through a variety of programs, events, services, and activities on the Bozeman campus.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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