Communication Specialist

🇺🇸 Alachua, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $55K - $60K

💻 Communications

🗓️ June 19th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is hiring a Communication Specialist. The role involves managing and producing a range of communication materials, including graphic design, photography, videography, and podcast production, to promote research on aquatic and invasive plants. The specialist collaborates with faculty, staff, and communications teams to create content for newsletters, websites, and social media, and represents the Center at conferences and field locations.

Highlights

Design and produce outreach materials including website content, graphics, videos, and podcasts.
Manage and maintain the Center’s YouTube channel, website, photo collection, and online database.
Collaborate closely with Center faculty, staff, and UF/IFAS communications to align messaging and strategic goals.
Lead in videography and photography efforts related to invasive and native plant research.
Coordinate and oversee part-time communication assistants’ daily duties.
Required skills include photo, video, graphic design, and podcast production; Adobe Suite preferred.
Must have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent.
Travel to field locations and conferences is required, with physical ability to work in variable environments and lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $60,000, commensurate with experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in communication, journalism, or plant science and experience in science communication or natural resource management.