Sales, Marketing Communications

Position: 0.0
Department

Kansas Geological Survey

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

* 50% - Support outreach efforts by writing educational content specifically for general audiences such as the Educational Series and Research Spotlights publications, Geo Kansas content, social media, press releases, grant applications, nomination packages for KGS scientists and staff. Solicit ideas for new Public Information Circulars.

* 30% - Support grant funded projects and programs at the KGS by developing promotional and marketing material, writing press releases, museum exhibits, and organizing project specific events.

* 15% - Support the Kansas Field Conference with field conference guidebook layout, formatting, and design. Work with the KGS Website Content Manager and Editor to create a corresponding story map with the Kansas Field Conference Guidebooks.

* 5% - Other duties as assigned.

Req  (Ex: 10567 )

33061

Disclaimer

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Work Schedule

8-5, M-F

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Contact Information to Applicants

Annette Delaney, KGS HR

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in geology, journalism, public relations, communications, or other related fields.

* Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

* Strong communication skills as evidenced by application material.

* Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite applications and Adobe applications, specifically Adobe Illustrator, as evidenced by application material.

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Advertised Salary Range

$55,000 - $60,000, depending on qualifications and experience

FTE

1.0

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree in geology, journalism, public relations, education, communications, or other related fields.

* Experience with organizing and coordinating outreach program events as evidenced by application material.

* Experience with designing and building museum exhibits as evidenced by application material.

* Successful experience in a team environment as evidenced by application material.

* Experience with writing press releases for a state agency as evidenced by application material.

* Experience with graphic design as evidenced by application material.

* Experience with designing promotional and marketing material in a variety of formats, including print, online, and hands-on learning materials as evidenced by application material.

Position Overview

The Science Outreach Manager of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kansas (KU) invites applications for a KGS Science Communications Coordinator. The KGS Outreach unit oversees activities including social media and press release communications, K-12 educational resources, public field trips and professional development workshops, and KGS exhibits at local conferences and events. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating communications, public affairs, and marketing…