Gamebird Communications and Outreach Coordinator

Gamebird Communications And Outreach Coordinator

East Texas A&M University is seeking a highly motivated and creative Communications and Outreach Coordinator to develop, manage, and advance the center's communications and outreach program while promoting the Lyon Center's mission. The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is a flagship research center with a mission to discover solutions for sustainable gamebird populations, train the next generation of gamebird professionals, and transform the gamebird industry.

We are seeking a creative and self-motivated leader in communications and outreach to join our team of dynamic and supportive staff members with a passion for gamebird research. Primary duties include developing and maintaining the Lyon Center's newsletter, social media and email campaigns, and outreach program. The selected candidate will also collaborate with partners to raise awareness of the Lyon Center while serving as lead coordinator for all communications and outreach events.

Candidates should have experience coordinating communications, outreach, and events with preference given to candidates with experience translating research results in the gamebird or outdoor industry and experience with gamebird conservation.

We will work closely with the selected candidate to provide ample professional development, such as training opportunities, conference attendance, and career counseling.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops and executes a communications and outreach strategy
• Collaborates with staff to develop engaging content for communications and outreach channels
• Develops, distributes, tracks, and reports all communications and outreach for the Lyon Center
• Develops and maintains active collaborations with industry partners
• Interacts with respondents to Lyon Center communications and outreach
• Maintains a unified brand across social media and other communication channels
• Collaborates with other departments and partners to create engaging outreach campaigns
• Cultivates partners to raise awareness of the Lyon Center and its mission
• Participates in programmatic and strategic planning for the Lyon Center
• Performs administrative tasks associated with the position and the Lyon Center
• Oversees planning and hosting of Lyon Center outreach events

Minimum requirements include:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with four years of related professional experience. Experience in outdoor communications and outreach is preferred. The ideal candidate has a passion for gamebirds, the outdoors, hunting, and translating research results for public consumption.
• Experience / Knowledge /
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of or experience related to the outdoors, gamebirds, pollinators, and/or wildlife. Knowledge of or experience in marketing and promotion. Proficient computer skills to coordinate communications, outreach, and social media strategies. Strong organizational skills. Excellent skills in public relations, community engagement and networking.
• Ability to:
  Communicate the Lyon Center's mission and activities across multiple platforms; understand trends in digital content and social media space; work as a team member; inspire, motivate, and lead partners; and represent the Lyon Center with professionalism.
• Licensing/Professional
  
  Certifications:
  
  N/A
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods, ability to be outdoors for extended periods, ability to lift and transport outreach materials, and ability to communicate for the duration of shifts or events.
• Other Requirements:
  May be required to travel with overnight stays for communication and outreach activities.

Preferred education / skills/ experience include:

• Has a passion and communicating research results for gamebirds, conservation, hunting and/or the outdoors.
• Prioritizes the mission of the Lyon Center for Gamebird Research.
• Is a skilled storyteller capable of crafting compelling, mission-driven content that resonates with various audiences and brings the Lyon Center's vision and values to life.
• Has proven experience…