• TES Communications & Marketing Specialist

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    TES3080P

    Home Org Name

     

    Schl Fisheries Aquac Aquat Sci

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Agriculture

    Position Title

    TES Communications & Marketing Specialist

     

    Estimated Hours Per Week

     

    20

     

    Anticipated Length of Assignment

     

    1-2 years

    Job Summary

    The College of Agriculture’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Aquatic Science is looking for aTES Communications & Marketing Specialist to create and manage communication, marketing and promotional materials for the School.

    Essential Functions

    • Develops marketing and communications content to promote the vision, mission, goals and achievements ofSFAAS .

    • Collaborates with the Director ofSFAAS and the School Information Technology Lead to develop and post content to the School’s new Blog “Southern Waters”

    • Researches, designs and composes content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, brochures, posters, websites, presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages, or broadcast media.

    • Help produce the School’s quarterly newsletter and migrate it to a new format.

    • Manages and posts content to social media channels.

    • Submits material to journals, associations or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests.

    • Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs.

    • Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities, in conjunction with University staff.

    • Acts as a liaison with the College of Agriculture communications team.

    • Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well as participation at conferences or trade shows.

    • May maintain files, databases and electronic records of materials.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, Fisheries, Natural Resources, Public Relations or related field.

    Desired Qualifications

    • Excellent writing skills for web content

    • Knowledge and skill creating and editing content in WordPress, Substack, and other web design applications

    • Knowledge and skills in social media strategy and management.

    • Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite of software

    • Interest in science communication, fish, environmental, and agricultural topics

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $20.00 - $25.00/ hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    7:45a.m.-4:45p.m (but hours may vary).

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Date

     

    10/15/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Please include a portfolio of your work and a writing sample.

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/56445

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    3. Writing Sample

    Optional Documents

    1. Portfolio