H Public Engagement & Comm. Coord Communications Coordinator

Working/Functional Title

4-H Public Engagement & Comm. Coord.

Michigan State University Extension Is Committed To Fostering a Welcoming And Collaborative Environment, Which Requires All Staff To Contribute Toward a Vision For Success Regardless Of Title Or Position Within The Organization. We Strive To Create a Positive Culture, Access To Resources, And a Sense Of Belonging For Staff, Partners, And Programming Participants. This Means That All Staff At MSU Extension Are Dedicated To The Following

• We work together to ensure that programming is available to all audiences, creates meaningful and positive impacts for participants, and demonstrates partnership and collaboration across communities.
• We understand that a welcoming and respectful environment is built through the efforts of everyone.
• We foster an environment that welcomes a broad range of perspectives and experiences, ensuring that all individuals have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.
• We ensure that every team member is prepared with the skills and resources to contribute to our welcoming and supportive culture.
• We foster an environment that values a range of perspectives, skills, and experiences by working to ensure access to programming for communities.
• We commit to continuous learning and engagement to better serve Michigan residents and meet the evolving needs of communities.
• We recognize that broad accessibility and collaboration are essential elements of our work and are vital to organizational and programmatic success.
• We embrace a culture of understanding, coaching, and feedback toward achieving a vision of success for the entire organization and its staff.
• Together we will achieve success, and we commit to these goals in our work, continued education, and ongoing efforts.

This position provides communications, marketing, and public relations support for the MSU Extension Children and Youth Institute, including Michigan 4-H Youth Development and the Michigan 4-H Foundation. As the Communications Coordinator, you will develop and implement integrated communications and marketing strategies that increase awareness, engagement, and support for Michigan 4-H among youth, volunteers, families, alumni, donors, partners, and the general public.

Your duties include creating, writing, editing, and managing a wide range of print, digital, and social media content that supports organizational goals and priorities. You will develop feature stories, newsletters, annual reports, marketing materials, and promotional campaigns that highlight the impact and value of Michigan 4-H programs and initiatives. You will be responsible for maintaining website and digital content to ensure information is accurate, current, and engaging for a variety of audiences.

You will also support media relations and public outreach efforts by preparing communications materials and responding to inquiries as appropriate. In support of strategic communication efforts, you will coordinate the design, production, and distribution of communications resources and marketing materials. You will research and analyze data to identify and communicate program outcomes, success stories, and impact. In this role, you will support fundraising, donor stewardship, and engagement communications for the Michigan 4-H Foundation and related initiatives.

You will also assist with event promotion and communications to increase participation and enhance audience engagement. Working closely with Michigan 4-H, the Michigan 4-H Foundation, MSU Extension, and other University communicators, you will collaborate to advance strategic communications goals and ensure consistent messaging across platforms. You will serve as a communications resource for internal and external partners and perform other duties as assigned.

Although negotiable, this position will work on campus in East Lansing, Michigan. This position may be eligible to utilize a flexible work environment, however, there is an expectation to work from the MSU campus. The needs, responsibilities, and opportunities of an individual’s position and office location drive the ability and amount of work-location flexibility.

This is an off-dated position funded for one year from the date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

• Composes, reviews, edits, produces, and duplicates audio, visual, video, and/or printed program materials for distribution to target audiences.
• Reviews…