Marketing and Support Coordinator; Odon

Marketing and Support Coordinator (Odon, IN)

Department: West Gate

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Purdue Research Foundation

Description

Working for the Purdue Research Foundation offers a dynamic and innovative environment where you can be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and technological advancements. As a member of this organization, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to cutting‑edge projects that have the potential to shape the future in various fields. The Foundation’s commitment to driving innovation and entrepreneurship provides a stimulating and supportive workplace culture.

Additionally, you’ll have access to state‑of‑the‑art resources and a network of professionals dedicated to advancing knowledge and technology. Working for the Purdue Research Foundation means being part of a team that’s actively driving progress and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to change the world with us?

This is an in‑person position located in Odon, Indiana.

Essential Functions

• Develop communication content for use in PR, marketing and promotional campaigns, giving mindful consideration to Purdue Branding Guidelines.
• Produce and distribute news releases, news tips, media advisories, agendas, and related materials in compliance with news and content requirements.
• Maintain a strong web and social media presence for the West Gate Academy and Purdue@West Gate.
• Assist in the preparation and setup of rooms for various events, including meetings, conferences, and special occasions.

Additional Responsibilities

• Create, manage and disseminate print and web branding and publicity materials for events.
• Produces and distributes news releases, news tips, media advisories, agendas, and related materials in compliance with news and content requirements.
• Assist with the development of new events aimed at expanding the West Gate community.

Events

• Produce and distribute news releases, news tips, media advisories, agendas, and related materials in compliance with news and content requirements.
• Assist with the development of new events aimed at expanding the West Gate community.
• Assist with student events and other West Gate community events.
• Prepare student and community events at the facility.
• Assist with the creation of future student events and community events.

Design

• Prepare and design signage, posters and other visual materials for Purdue@West Gate.
• Design and publish public relations for industry events.

Web

• Overall responsibility for the West Gate Academy and Purdue@West Gate websites including image, functionality and accuracy.
• Maintain events, news and other content on appropriate website.
• Manage social media presence, image, content and interactions.
• Coordinate efforts with the Purdue Research Foundation Marketing and Media department related to media and social media as well as generation of news story opportunities.

Other Duties

• Provide staff support to event coordinators and staff during events, helping with any logistical needs Monitor room conditions to ensure a comfortable environment & address any immediate issues.
• Perform closing procedures at the end of day for all event spaces Returning furniture and equipment to designated storage areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Exercises initiative, team work, reliability, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Graphic design skills and familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Website skills and familiarity with website builders (e.g. Wix), SEO, and Google Analytics.
• Social Media skills and familiarity with Hootsuite, Linked In, Twitter, Facebook, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, etc.
• Excellent verbal/written/interpersonal communication skills, including preparing press releases.
• Ability to engender and maintain relationships with PRF/PU staff in addition to a variety of communication, media and marketing representatives throughout the region and beyond.
• Ability to handle wide variety of duties, be detail-oriented, manage multiple projects, and respond quickly to unanticipated problems in a calm, helpful manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated…