Communications Coordinator

Position Summary

The IMPART Alliance team seeks a Communications Coordinator to support the IMPART Alliance Communication teams and PI in developing and overseeing a communication plan to maximize the impact of a statewide direct care training and credentialing infrastructure (TCI) project. The coordinator assists with internal and external communication strategies, including publications, social media management, press releases, website content, and newsletters. The role also involves monitoring legislative actions related to direct care workers and liaising with public officials. In collaboration with the marketing specialist, the coordinator will help develop and distribute public awareness and recruitment materials. The coordinator will produce multimedia content under tight deadlines, including news video and photography. Responsibilities include managing video/photo equipment, editing content, ensuring high-quality standards, and providing quality control. The role involves consulting with media managers to create story ideas and providing training on multimedia production to staff and interns.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Advertising, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

May require valid vehicle operator's license where needed to perform duties of the position. This position requires or will require prior to the completion of the probationary period,
knowledge of basic personal computer terminology and operations, and the ability to use e-mail and the Internet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume and three professional references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded until 12/31/2025 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

Website

impartalliance.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends April 8, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.