University of Idaho
Communications Strategist I, IWRRI
🇺🇸 Moscow, ID
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $24 per Hour
💻 Communications
🗓️ December 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Lead implementation of communications plan for Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI)
- Write and edit digital and print content, maintaining website and social media presence
- Collaborate with University Communications and Marketing and coordinate with stakeholders
- Support science communication and elevate water research outreach statewide
- One year experience in communications, marketing, journalism, graphic design, or public relations required
- Associate’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations, or equivalent experience required
- Preferred skills include event planning, web/design knowledge, and experience with multi-faceted communications platforms
- Part-time position (.6 FTE) with pay starting at $24.04 per hour depending on experience
- Works under the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences within the IWRRI department
- Must provide a communication product sample and pass a criminal background check
Communications Strategist I, IWRRI Full Description
Posting Number | SP005104P
Position Title | Communications Strategist I, IWRRI
Division/College | College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department | IWRRI
Location | Moscow
Posting Context Statement | The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) seeks a Communications Strategist I to lead implementation of its communications plan, coordinate with web teams, manage newsletter content and submissions, and support efforts to elevate water research across Idaho while engaging volunteers and stakeholders in IWRRI activities.This interdisciplinary role requires familiarity with IWRRI’s mission and demonstrated experience communicating water-related topics. Key duties include managing newsletter and web content, supporting science communication, coordinating with stakeholders, and promoting IWRRI programs statewide.
Position Overview | The position ensures effective internal and external communication, branding and messaging by leading and collaborating on communication efforts within the unit and across campus. This position advances the reputation of the University of Idaho and assigned unit(s) through purposeful and creative messaging that is tied to strategic initiatives and builds campus wide and public understanding and support for the teaching and research mission of the unit(s) specifically, as well as the University of Idaho in general. The position will work in a collaborative environment with team members and University Communications and Marketing to create impactful communications.
Duties may include: Write and edit a variety of content in digital and print formats Maintain the project or effort website, social media presence and online communications; collaborate on data collection for a variety of reports May assist with day-to-day office operations Provide consultation and writing support to department leadership Other duties as assigned
Unit URL | Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI)
Position Qualifications
Required Education | Associate’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations; two additional years of experience (for a total of three years) may substitute for a Associate’s Degree
Required Other | None
Additional Preferred | Ability to collaborate and exhibit interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external constituents Experience working in higher education Ability to translate technical or specialized information for public use and understanding Event planning and coordination experience Web and design knowledge Experience using send grid, multi-faceted communications platforms
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions | None
Degree Requirement | Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
Employee Category | Classified
Pay Range | $24.04 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment | Fiscal Year
FTE | .6
Full Time/Part Time | Part Time
Funding | This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. | No
Posting Date | 12/03/2025
Closing Date | 12/10/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicants | In addition to your resume and cover letter, a communication product you created is required. Please upload under “Other Document 1.” Please provide information on how you adapted the product for the intended audience.
Applicant Resources | https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement | Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement | The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document 1
Optional Documents
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
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