Communications, Public Relations, and Program Coordinator

Overview

Posting Number: S14641P

Working Title: Communications, Public Relations, and Program Coordinator

Department: CAES-Food Science & Technology

Posting Type: External

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Proposed Starting Date: 03/01/2026

Full/Part time: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: The Communications, Public Relations, and Program Coordinator is a full-time position located on the Athens campus. This position is responsible for managing public relations for the department of Food Science and Technology (FST) within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) across the Athens and Griffin campuses. The role manages news distribution, coordinates media relations, and contributes to the ongoing news service of the College and UGA Extension.

This position will manage daily stories, emerging issues and crises as needed, and coordinate editorial resources as necessary. This position will:

• Educate and inform our partners with marketing and communication stories that encompass a multitude of media platforms.
• Be responsible for writing news stories, press releases, and various content for the Department for multiple outlets and platforms.
• Serve as a communication hub for the Department of Food Science and Technology and play a role in strategizing, producing, coordinating, and disseminating departmental communication. These efforts will include local, national, and international outreach, development communication, alumni communication, as well as recruitment materials and communicating with faculty to gather and report stories pertaining to their work.
• The Coordinator prepares and disseminates news releases, media packets, impact statements and social media updates as well as provides support for video and photography requests as needed.

The position involves strong interpersonal and written communications skills, write clearly for web and print materials, some visual design skills and project management experience.

• Knowledge of publication production processes: writing, editing, photography, design and print
• Ability to abide by and enforce multiple deadlines for several projects
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines and copy editing/proofreading techniques for print, online and social media
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to ensure quality, topicality and up-to-date information

Sitting and standing; driving as needed to perform job tasks.

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