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Job Title

Outreach Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Department

Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Outreach Coordinator, under general supervision, is responsible for sourcing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with TVMDL clients, staff, and stakeholders. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for proactively identifying goals and strategies specific to each audience, customizing events, and ensuring execution of all outreach activities, in addition to working cooperatively with agency subject matter experts to plan and execute impactful and relevant outreach engagements.

This position works closely with the agency's communications and human resources professionals to advance TVMDL's mission by providing resources and facilitating educational and promotional opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the state's premier veterinary diagnostic laboratory to promote animal health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and professional development.

Responsibilities

+ Develops, implements, and monitors client and employee outreach plans, including measurable outcomes and objectives.

+ Leads or serves as a resource in planning and executing standing and ad-hoc employee events, including employee appreciation week, holiday parties, State Employee Charitable Campaign, retirement celebrations, wellness activities, awards programs, and others.

+ Coordinates trade show appearances, including securing booths, organizing travel logistics, and booking staff attendants.

+ Makes recommendations, secures bids, and orders agency promotional material and educational items, ensuring the best use of funds and compliance with agency rules.

+ Responsible for promotional item inventory, including printed educational material.

+ Assists in instruction and provision of agency services.

+ Communicates with internal and external stakeholders via phone and email.

+ Identifies and disseminates information to prospective clients, ensuring proper public relations.

+ Plans, develops, and implements current and future outreach projects for internal and external audiences.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Position Details:

+ Occasional in-state travel is required.

+ Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner and in adherence to all TAMUS, AgriLife, and TVMDL policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Two years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

+ Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.

+ Four years of related experience in outreach, event planning, client recruitment, and/or retention.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Skilled in the use of Microsoft 365 software.

+ Skilled in event planning, logistics, and coordination.

+ Knowledge of basic veterinary or agricultural terminology and/or 4-H/FFA programs.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

+ Ability to facilitate proactive planning measures and contingency plans.

+ Ability to manage a budget.

How to Apply

A cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are required to successfully apply for this position. Applicants may upload all three on the application under CV/resume, pre-populate the online application using a LinkedIn profile, or attach the documents. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.

About TVMDL

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) is an integral part of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS). It consists of four lab locations spread across Texas; two full-service laboratories located in Canyon and College Station and two poultry laboratories in Center and Gonzales. TVMDL is the only state agency entirely dedicated to protecting animal and public health through diagnostic testing.

TVMDL is a state-of-the-art veterinary diagnostic laboratory that collects hundreds of data points concerning veterinary diagnostics and population health each day. TVMDL is a state agency under the TAMUS umbrella that serves the veterinary community and is an independent entity from the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Texas A&M System employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs for employees and their family . Other standard benefits include generous retirement plans, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, flexible spending accounts, as well as paid holiday, sick, and vacation leave.

In addition, TVMDL offers its employees opportunities to participate in an educational reimbursement plan; discounted diagnostic testing, veterinary care, and pet supplies; a formal career ladder for advancement; and continuing education opportunities.

Other Details

This position is eligible for a partially remote work arrangement for up to 16 hours per week after 6 months of service.

TVMDL is located on the campus of Texas A&M University (TAMU). Parking permits are available from TAMU at the expense of the employee.

TVMDL is considered an essential component of the Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) and remains operational for several “open holidays” in which overtime or compensatory time may be earned. For information on TVMDL’s holiday schedule, visit our website.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa category for this position.

TVMDL employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program administered by the US Department of Education.

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.