Marketing and Communications Specialist

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $55K 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 5th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

UF/IFAS is hiring a Marketing and Communications Specialist to enhance the online presence and promote high-priority programs through strategic digital communications. The role involves collaborating with faculty, experts, and internal teams to develop and execute integrated communication plans, manage web content, and support outreach and media relations efforts.

Highlights

Develop and implement integrated communication strategies supporting UF/IFAS programs.
Create, edit, and publish digital content across websites, social media, blogs, and newsletters.
Manage flagship UF/IFAS web content including ifas.ufl.edu and related sites.
Support outreach initiatives, events, and media relations activities.
Produce and edit internal communications content for faculty and staff.
Collaborate with creative teams for multimedia development and maintain internal communication tools like Teams and SharePoint.
Ensure all communications adhere to UF/IFAS brand, SEO, and user experience best practices.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with two years relevant experience or associate’s degree with four years experience.
Preferred skills: Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, web CMS (TERMINALFOUR, WordPress), Microsoft Office products, strong writing and storytelling abilities, and proficiency in analytics.
Salary range: $50,000-55,000, commensurate with education and experience.