Communication and Outreach Specialist

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  Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
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  Tuition and Academic Assistance
  
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  And so much more!
  
  
  

• Lead the department's editorial voice by developing and executing integrated marketing and communications initiatives across digital and print platforms.
• Create engaging content-including news releases, newsletters, presentations, social media, and other communications-that aligns with departmental priorities, brand standards, and AP Style.
  
  

• Serve as the primary communications resource for media relations, helping communicate the department's mission, programs, and initiatives to internal and external audiences.
• Develop and maintain communication plans and content calendars to ensure timely, consistent messaging across multiple channels.
  
  

• Leverage student insights to inform communication strategies and create meaningful engagement with the campus community.
• Collaborate with Dining leadership and campus partners to develop communications that promote NC State Dining's values, nutrition initiatives, sustainability efforts, and services.
  
  

• Model the Division's mission and values and foster a positive, cohesive workplace and congeniality among co-workers.
• Understand the goals and culture of the organization and understand how employees' work activities, teamwork and customer service impact clients. Work with your supervisor and colleagues to understand these goals and the culture.
• Adhere to all University policies, procedures and regulations, as well as the Division standard operating practices and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the Division of Campus Enterprises business needs are met.
• Position may need to travel to NC State Dining units using an NC State vehicle.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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  Marketing Experience: Professional-level experience in planning and/or executing marketing and communication initiatives across multiple channels, including digital and print.
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  Communication Skills: Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with ability to vary writing style to communicate with a range of target audiences. Knowledge of AP Style and Brand guidelines. Demonstrated experience creating a variety of content, including news releases, white papers, presentations, social media, newsletters and more, according to a content calendar/schedule.
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  Technical Proficiency: Google Suite products, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc. Experience working in a project management system and an email marketing system. Basic knowledge of the WordPress platform.
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  Work Environment: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and in a team environment. Ability to follow through on tasks with minimal supervision.
  Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability.

• A valid North Carolina driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of start date.