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Mississippi State University

Outreach Coordinator

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Communications

🗓️ August 20th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

The Geosystems Research Institute (GRI) is hiring an Outreach Coordinator to coordinate and support informal training and outreach efforts. The role involves collaborating with GRI faculty and staff to organize workshops and events while promoting project deliverables through print and digital media.

Highlights

  • Coordinate non-credit workshops, outreach events, summer programs, and professional development activities.
  • Maintain participant records and generate required reports.
  • Promote outreach opportunities using digital media and at regional and state conferences.
  • Manage social media platforms, websites, and digital materials like videos and story maps.
  • Collaborate with university offices to organize special events, including securing speakers and arranging logistics.
  • Required experience: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Management, Earth Sciences, or a STEM field with at least one year of relevant professional or higher education experience.
  • Preferred skills include proficiency with email campaign software (MailChimp, Constant Contact), Canva, Adobe Creative Suites, Canvas LMS, and geospatial software (Esri).
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Part-time, benefits-eligible position with 60% work effort; grade 14 salary (salary range determined by department).
  • Position requires occasional overnight travel and involves supporting federal research grants and workforce development programs.