• Project Coordinator I

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Project Coordinator I

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M Agrilife Research

     

    Department

     

    Animal Science

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    College Station, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:Content Creation & Management:

    + Works in coordination with AgriLife Marketing and Communications team and upholds the quality and standards of AgriLife communications and marketing.

    + Develop written, visual, and multimedia content for the department’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, etc.).

    + Write and edit content for the department’s website, ensuring timely updates and alignment with university branding and strategic messaging.

    + Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to identify newsworthy stories and create articles, graphics, or videos to promote departmental achievements, research, and student success in coordination with AgriLife Marketing and Communications

    Departmental Communications:

    + Respond to departmental communication requests, including writing announcements, event promotions, and internal memos.

    + Serve as the point of contact for digital signage requests and coordinate the posting of approved content.

    + Assist in the development of omni-channel marketing for departmental communications.

    Event Support:

    + Assist the Assistant Director of Communications with planning, promotion, and execution of departmental events, including departmental seminars and internal events.

    + Contribute to the development and delivery of strategic communications campaigns tied to major departmental initiatives.

     

    Other duties as required

    Required Education and Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in communications, agricultural communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field.

     

    Three years of related experience.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

     

    Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

     

    Ability to create content for web and social media.

     

    Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for special events.

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Proficiency in using digital content tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.

     

    Familiarity with agricultural industries

     

    Experience working in higher education communications.

     

    Basic photography and/or video editing skills.

     

    Understanding of strategic audience engagement best practices.

     

    Collaborative and self-driven skills including storytelling abilities, digital content creation, and engaging with students, faculty, and stakeholders.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.