Iowa State University
Marketing Specialist - Western Iowa
Iowa State University, Storm Lake, Iowa, United States, 50588
Position Title: Marketing Specialist - Western IowaJob Group: Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:Professional experience in marketing communicationsFundamental computer skills in MS Office SuiteBachelors or masters degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related fieldExperience with media relations, digital marketing, digital media, and/or social media managementExperience conducting presentations/trainings to various audiencesExperience using Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe InDesign, is a plusJob Description:The Advancement unit within
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
seeks qualified candidates for a Marketing Specialist position. The Marketing Specialist is part of the core team of marketing specialists, writers, designers, video producers, and digital strategists who support projects and initiatives to advance the ISU Extension and Outreach mission and brand. This field-based position will serve as a marketing communications liaison to county extension staff members in approximately 27 counties in the western portion of the state ( Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 21, and 22 ).The Marketing Specialist will provide marketing communications guidance and support to county staff, leaders, and regional leaders in marketing, branding, media relations, events, and internal and external communications. They will serve as a link between supported counties and campus, building collaborative relationships and providing brand orientations and coaching to staff at all levels. Depending on the unique skills and abilities of the individual in this role, there may also be opportunities to lead or contribute to special projects within counties or for broader extension initiatives. This includes anything from media campaigns to internal events to developing resources or training to address emerging needs across the state.The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, the ability to work as part of a creative communications team, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.The position will be hired as a Marketing Specialist I or II level.Marketing Specialist IMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors degreePay Grade:PS806Level Guidelines:Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervisionGrasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning modeWorks on problems and issues of somewhat limited scopeFollows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtainedResponds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriateMay lead projects of limited scope and complexityMay provide guidance to studentsMarketing Specialist IIMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experiencePay Grade:PS807Level Guidelines:Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goalsApplies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issuesExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problemsResponds to a broad range of inquiries and requestsMay provide training and/or direction to lower-level staffMay lead projects of moderate scope and complexityProvides guidance to studentsThe Marketing Specialist II will have additional duties not listed in the posting.This position will require travel within the state of Iowa, with the majority of it being in the area they serve ( Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 21, and 22 ). Travel within this area is typically 1-2 times/week, with occasional overnight travel and travel to Ames for meetings/events every 1-2 months.This position does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before start of employment.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.Appointment Type: RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work PeriodTime Type: Full timePay Grade: PS806Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:Resume/Curriculum VitaeLetter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email
employment@iastate.edu
or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plansGenerous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plansOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)Life insurance and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending AccountsVarious voluntary benefits and discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programIowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date: August 22, 2024Posting Close Date: September 4, 2024Job Requisition Number: R15345
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
seeks qualified candidates for a Marketing Specialist position. The Marketing Specialist is part of the core team of marketing specialists, writers, designers, video producers, and digital strategists who support projects and initiatives to advance the ISU Extension and Outreach mission and brand. This field-based position will serve as a marketing communications liaison to county extension staff members in approximately 27 counties in the western portion of the state ( Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 21, and 22 ).The Marketing Specialist will provide marketing communications guidance and support to county staff, leaders, and regional leaders in marketing, branding, media relations, events, and internal and external communications. They will serve as a link between supported counties and campus, building collaborative relationships and providing brand orientations and coaching to staff at all levels. Depending on the unique skills and abilities of the individual in this role, there may also be opportunities to lead or contribute to special projects within counties or for broader extension initiatives. This includes anything from media campaigns to internal events to developing resources or training to address emerging needs across the state.The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, the ability to work as part of a creative communications team, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.The position will be hired as a Marketing Specialist I or II level.Marketing Specialist IMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors degreePay Grade:PS806Level Guidelines:Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervisionGrasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning modeWorks on problems and issues of somewhat limited scopeFollows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtainedResponds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriateMay lead projects of limited scope and complexityMay provide guidance to studentsMarketing Specialist IIMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 3 years of related experiencePay Grade:PS807Level Guidelines:Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goalsApplies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issuesExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problemsResponds to a broad range of inquiries and requestsMay provide training and/or direction to lower-level staffMay lead projects of moderate scope and complexityProvides guidance to studentsThe Marketing Specialist II will have additional duties not listed in the posting.This position will require travel within the state of Iowa, with the majority of it being in the area they serve ( Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, 13, 21, and 22 ). Travel within this area is typically 1-2 times/week, with occasional overnight travel and travel to Ames for meetings/events every 1-2 months.This position does require the employee to reside in the state of Iowa on or before start of employment.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.Appointment Type: RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work PeriodTime Type: Full timePay Grade: PS806Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:Resume/Curriculum VitaeLetter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email
employment@iastate.edu
or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plansGenerous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plansOnsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)Life insurance and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending AccountsVarious voluntary benefits and discountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellbeing programIowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date: August 22, 2024Posting Close Date: September 4, 2024Job Requisition Number: R15345
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