What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Community Programming Specialist position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Communications and Community Programming specialist will facilitate existing programs while working to expand and develop new community outreach programs and services in the Reynolds Homestead service area, with a specific focus in profit-generating engagement. This role focuses on advancing these offerings by increasing community awareness, leveraging partnerships, and creating marketing assets and campaigns. Successful candidates will work closely with team members to integrate programs into the organization's overall offerings and align with mission and strategic priorities. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to recruiting new clients, developing scope of work documents, facilitating workshops and experiential programs, logistical planning, evaluation, reporting and marketing duties.
Hours: Position will include up to 20 hours weekly
Required Qualifications
Experience in marketing and event planning, program evaluation, community partnership development.
Strong and professional communication skills.
Must have knowledge in use of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Design software (Canva, Adobe, or other),
Ability to independently and as part of a high achieving team.
Preferred Qualifications
Marketing experience
Program development
Grant and proposal writing
Evaluation and performance measurement
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience, up to a budget maximum of $17/hour
Review Date
01/06/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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