University of Colorado
Marketing Communications Specialist
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80301
Marketing Communications Specialist
Requisition Number:
58381
Location:
Boulder Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full Time
Posting Close Date:
20-Aug-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
LASP is a research institute at CU Boulder that is revolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos by developing new technologies and approaches to space science. Now in our 76th year, we're the only academic institute in the world to explore every planet in our solar system.
LASP is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to help promote our institute to external audiences to build awareness and achieve strategic objectives. This position is responsible for planning, creating, and evaluating marketing and communications products and campaigns designed to elevate LASP's research profile, increase awareness of our areas of expertise, highlight our fundamental capabilities and maturing technologies, and promote our brand. The position reports to the LASP Head of Communications Management and supports the Technology and Business Development Manager and the Director of Strategic Development and Communications. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. LASP is one of the top space science research institutes in the country employing approximately 500 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Content creation
Plan, research, write, and edit content for LASPs social media accounts and engage with followers as appropriate for accomplishing strategic and team goals
Write, edit, and design external communication products, including marketing materials, digital newsletters, fact sheets, event promotions, presentations, and website content
Create compelling visuals for social media, website posts, and proposals
Oversee the curation of visual assets
Oversee graphics support for proposals as needed
Strategic communications
Collaborate with other team members in the development and dissemination of strategic communications to ensure that LASPs accomplishments reach targeted audiences (agency, industry, university leadership, partners, media, etc.)
Help define communications goals and audiences and work with team members to develop detailed plans and channels to accomplish communications goals
Report on engagement analytics and metrics and use those insights to help guide messaging
Marketing
Coordinate and manage event, conference, and tradeshow presence to include developing marketing/messaging objectives and goals, providing resource and logistical support, and provisioning of marketing materials
Collaborate with institute, university, and external teams to strengthen and ensure consistency in LASP branding
Additional responsibilities
Serve as a communications liaison for missions and programs as assigned
Provide professional assistance and support to the Head of Communications Management in the planning, design, development, and management of strategic, and at times sensitive, communication projects and initiatives
Assist with departmental administrative tasks as needed
What You Should Know
The position is hybrid and may require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
Occasional travel may be necessary (~5%).
What We Can Offer
Salary range: $75,000 - $84,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be groundbreaking. Be collaborative. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least three years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Please include 2 writing samples, one of which should be 2-3 professional social media posts, preferably featuring scientific or space related content or themes.
Please apply by 8/20/2024 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Marketing-Communications-Specialist/58381 (https://apptrkr.com/5499858)
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Requisition Number:
58381
Location:
Boulder Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full Time
Posting Close Date:
20-Aug-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
LASP is a research institute at CU Boulder that is revolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos by developing new technologies and approaches to space science. Now in our 76th year, we're the only academic institute in the world to explore every planet in our solar system.
LASP is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to help promote our institute to external audiences to build awareness and achieve strategic objectives. This position is responsible for planning, creating, and evaluating marketing and communications products and campaigns designed to elevate LASP's research profile, increase awareness of our areas of expertise, highlight our fundamental capabilities and maturing technologies, and promote our brand. The position reports to the LASP Head of Communications Management and supports the Technology and Business Development Manager and the Director of Strategic Development and Communications. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. LASP is one of the top space science research institutes in the country employing approximately 500 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Content creation
Plan, research, write, and edit content for LASPs social media accounts and engage with followers as appropriate for accomplishing strategic and team goals
Write, edit, and design external communication products, including marketing materials, digital newsletters, fact sheets, event promotions, presentations, and website content
Create compelling visuals for social media, website posts, and proposals
Oversee the curation of visual assets
Oversee graphics support for proposals as needed
Strategic communications
Collaborate with other team members in the development and dissemination of strategic communications to ensure that LASPs accomplishments reach targeted audiences (agency, industry, university leadership, partners, media, etc.)
Help define communications goals and audiences and work with team members to develop detailed plans and channels to accomplish communications goals
Report on engagement analytics and metrics and use those insights to help guide messaging
Marketing
Coordinate and manage event, conference, and tradeshow presence to include developing marketing/messaging objectives and goals, providing resource and logistical support, and provisioning of marketing materials
Collaborate with institute, university, and external teams to strengthen and ensure consistency in LASP branding
Additional responsibilities
Serve as a communications liaison for missions and programs as assigned
Provide professional assistance and support to the Head of Communications Management in the planning, design, development, and management of strategic, and at times sensitive, communication projects and initiatives
Assist with departmental administrative tasks as needed
What You Should Know
The position is hybrid and may require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
Occasional travel may be necessary (~5%).
What We Can Offer
Salary range: $75,000 - $84,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be groundbreaking. Be collaborative. Be Boulder.
What We Require
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least three years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Please include 2 writing samples, one of which should be 2-3 professional social media posts, preferably featuring scientific or space related content or themes.
Please apply by 8/20/2024 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Marketing-Communications-Specialist/58381 (https://apptrkr.com/5499858)
Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
jeid-8bd892e53e49a545ad4b3e916606f2a7
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.