Purdue University
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
Job Summary
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will deliver marketing and public relations plans while executing various communication functions for the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories and various research projects that are conducted by the Labs. This includes research centers activities and sponsored projects. This individual will be the lead in planning and coordinating small- and large-scale events including the Industrial Advisory Committee Annual Meeting, every other year "Herrick Homecoming" events, creating content about the research at Herrick, design pieces for promotion of Herrick including the Annual Report, maintaining CRM databases, and updating and monitoring social media and web content. This position may conduct assessments and metric analyses. A successful candidate will need to collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories and its underlying centers and projects branding is up to date with current university marketing and media guidelines. This position will have a high level of autonomy in collaborating with vendors to complete projects.
Who We Are
Founded in 1957,
the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University
supports world-class Mechanical Engineering research for students, faculty, and industry. Among the facilities available in our 83,000 square feet of space are HVAC and indoor air quality labs; advanced engine test cells; acoustics, noise, and vibration testing; and unique perception-based engineering labs. Herrick is also home to the Center for High Performance Buildings, which partners with industry to develop new technologies in sustainable building systems, indoor environments, human perception and comfort, and high performance equipment.
Herrick is an institution dedicated to graduate education through engineering research with emphasis on technology transfer. Our vision is to overcome the barriers between knowledge creation, transfer and utilization for the advancement of society.
Visit our social media pages:
X/Twitter: https://x.com/HerrickLabs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/herrick-laboratories/
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience:
Required:Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphics, communications, or related fieldA minimum of 2-3 years of experience in event planning, marketing, communications, public relations, or related
Experience may include creating original content for fliers, newsletters, announcements, and annual reports
Experience collaborating with catering companies, event planning services, and VIP guestsEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
For example, an Associate's degree and 4-5 years of experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 6-7 years of experience
Preferred:
2+ years of experience with presentation material such as WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft OfficeSkills:
Required:
Ability to work independently to organize events on a large-scaleBasic knowledge on CRM formatting to maintain database of guests and visitorsAbility to host complex events via Teams, Zoom, and other virtual platformsFamiliarity with presentation software (WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office)Additional Information
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this positionA background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting PeriodBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial
Benefit Package
including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation daysPurdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will deliver marketing and public relations plans while executing various communication functions for the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories and various research projects that are conducted by the Labs. This includes research centers activities and sponsored projects. This individual will be the lead in planning and coordinating small- and large-scale events including the Industrial Advisory Committee Annual Meeting, every other year "Herrick Homecoming" events, creating content about the research at Herrick, design pieces for promotion of Herrick including the Annual Report, maintaining CRM databases, and updating and monitoring social media and web content. This position may conduct assessments and metric analyses. A successful candidate will need to collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories and its underlying centers and projects branding is up to date with current university marketing and media guidelines. This position will have a high level of autonomy in collaborating with vendors to complete projects.
Who We Are
Founded in 1957,
the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories at Purdue University
supports world-class Mechanical Engineering research for students, faculty, and industry. Among the facilities available in our 83,000 square feet of space are HVAC and indoor air quality labs; advanced engine test cells; acoustics, noise, and vibration testing; and unique perception-based engineering labs. Herrick is also home to the Center for High Performance Buildings, which partners with industry to develop new technologies in sustainable building systems, indoor environments, human perception and comfort, and high performance equipment.
Herrick is an institution dedicated to graduate education through engineering research with emphasis on technology transfer. Our vision is to overcome the barriers between knowledge creation, transfer and utilization for the advancement of society.
Visit our social media pages:
X/Twitter: https://x.com/HerrickLabs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/herrick-laboratories/
What We Are Looking For
Education and Experience:
Required:Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphics, communications, or related fieldA minimum of 2-3 years of experience in event planning, marketing, communications, public relations, or related
Experience may include creating original content for fliers, newsletters, announcements, and annual reports
Experience collaborating with catering companies, event planning services, and VIP guestsEquivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
For example, an Associate's degree and 4-5 years of experience or a High School Diploma/GED and 6-7 years of experience
Preferred:
2+ years of experience with presentation material such as WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft OfficeSkills:
Required:
Ability to work independently to organize events on a large-scaleBasic knowledge on CRM formatting to maintain database of guests and visitorsAbility to host complex events via Teams, Zoom, and other virtual platformsFamiliarity with presentation software (WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office)Additional Information
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this positionA background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting PeriodBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial
Benefit Package
including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation daysPurdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply