About This Role:
Kansas State University’s SIIL is seeking applications for a dynamic and proactive team member to support communication needs of our expanding programs.
Kansas State University houses the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Collaborative Research on Sustainable Intensification (SIIL). SIIL functions as the Management Entity for this United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded project, supporting a country directed research portfolio of projects on sustainable intensification in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Guatemala, Haiti, Ethiopia, Niger, and Senegal. The SIIL has been in operation since 2014 and continues to grow and expand its operations. The International Communication Specialist position is essential to SIIL’s continued success, especially as our coordination and communication needs have become more sophisticated. The position plays a major role in implementing SIIL’s knowledge management and communication strategies, including developing success stories and social media content from project activities, utilizing social media platforms for effective outreach, and possessing exceptional scientific writing and video design skills. This position will also include event planning such as annual meetings, conferences, and other outreach activities.
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.
Worksite Options:
This position is eligible for on-site or hybrid worksite. If hybrid, work is performed partially remote and partially on employer premises or designated assignment location.
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What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree and one to three years of relevant experience. This position may use an educational equivalency as determined relevant by a hiring manager.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in communications or international development related fields.
- Experience with event planning, public relations, news writing and media relations.
- Experience with multi-platform communications, including video production and editing; audio productions and editing; photography, desktop publishing.
- Experience with social media tools, web design, blogging platforms, data reporting tools such as Facebook Insights and Google Analytics, keyword searching and SEO.
- Experience and/or knowledge of key issues related to sustainable intensification (SI) in an international context.
- Ability to be proactive in a fast-paced, international research environment and be able to identify innovative solutions to problems.
- Commitment to fostering diversity and working with international research teams.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
- Ability to travel overseas.
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Names, emails and phone numbers for three professional references
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
$52,000 – $63,000
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: May 03, 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: