• Communications Coordinator

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title Communications Coordinator

    Posting Summary

    Serve as a communications coordinator and content creator for UVM’s Office of Engagement and Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships, helping to advance the strategic goals of the Office and the University by sharing the work of the Office with UVM and external audiences. Core work involves: creating and managing the Office’s website content; creating and managing social media channels for the Institute, marketing events and serving as a liaison for the Office with UVM’s Office of Strategic Communications and other UVM communicators.

     

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

     

    Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year’s related experience required.

     

    Preferred/Desirable Qualifications

     

    One or more years of relevant photography experiences (photojournalism, editorial photography, landscape photography, portraiture)

     

    One or more years of experience with Adobe Creative Cloud/Adobe products (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier), video and audio editing

     

    Strong communication skills.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Preferred, but not required: experience in higher education or other complex organization.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $26.66-$29.23/hr (approx. $52,000 - $57,000 per year)

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position

     

    FLSA Non-Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 01/14/2026

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Communcations Generalist PC1 N

     

    Posting Number S5905PO

     

    Department Office of Engagement/10020

     

    Position Number 00027249

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.0

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

    Optional Documents

    + Curriculum Vitae