Outreach and Communications Specialist
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Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title:
Outreach and Communications SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Background in agriculture with a preference for experience in the swine industry.Experience creating accessible digital content.
Experience updating and maintaining websites utilizing web content management systems (e.g. Drupal WordPress etc.) or basic coding/programming (e.g. HTML CSS JavaScript).
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva to create marketing materials such as newsletters infographics fact sheets etc.
Professional experience with social media management.
Familiarity with online course development tools (e.g. Articulate Adobe Captivate) and learning management systems (e.g. Canvas).
Job Description:
Are you interested in making a real impact in agriculture and food production Are you looking for a role that offers strong work-life balance and a collaborative team environment
If so the Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is seeking candidates for an Outreach and Communications Specialist! This role will be classified as a Communications Specialist II.
What Youll Do:
Develop and distribute promotional materials news releases and monthly newsletters.
Manage IPICs social media presence across platforms (Facebook X YouTube Instagram LinkedIn).
Promote faculty and staff work through internal and external media channels.
Maintain and update IPIC website content ensuring accessibility and functionality.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to design and implement online courses and training.
Develop content and delivery strategies using innovative digital tools.
Write articles for industry publications and create educational visuals and videos.
Tailor content for broad audiences including farmers consumers and allied industry.
Coordinate with Agriculture and Natural Resources communications team on publications and promotional efforts.
Manage data entry and reporting for media releases and program evaluations.
Develop and assess communication strategies.
Support logistics for programs like SowBridge and manage IPIC communications channels.
Occasional travel will be involved in this role.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Iowa Pork Industry Center:
The Iowa Pork Industry Center was established in 1994 as a coordinated effort of the colleges ofAgriculture and Life Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. Through partnerships with the IPIC pork producers receive accurate and timely information to aid in making their operations more efficient and profitable. We provide a variety of educational and informational opportunities for producers and the Iowa pork industry ranging from issue focused workshops to large multi-topic events like Iowa States annual Iowa Swine Day. We work in partnership with commodity organizations private industry and commercial businesses to deliver appropriate timely and accurate resources. The IPIC efforts are linked with the activities and programs of the ISU Extension and Outreach campus and field staff members partnering on a variety of outreach opportunities.
Level Guidelines
Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
Applies broad working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex difficult and varied problems and issues
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
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 plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
November 3 2025Posting Close Date:
November 12 2025Job Requisition Number:
R18058Required Experience:
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