Thursday, January 20, 2011

Florida Sea Grant communications coordinator

The communications coordinator is responsible for developing education, information and marketing products that support Florida Sea Grant's goals and objectives.

The coordinator is expected to contribute to the changing needs of Florida Sea Grant in support of its educational communications and outreach needs, and is also expected to incorporate new media products and changing technologies.

The coordinator develops communications products, including multimedia news packages, in-depth news and feature articles, print publications, videos and exhibits that engage selected audiences and enhance their knowledge of coastal and marine issues.

The communications coordinator will work with Sea Grant-related faculty and scientists, Sea Grant management, Sea Grant Extension agents and specialists, and institutional and agency partners to:

  1. develop appropriate communications productions, manage projects and/or events, and coordinate and implement communications strategies.
  2. create and/or produce editorial and multimedia content for the Florida Sea Grant web and social media presence.

The coordinator will provide oversight and maintenance of the Florida Sea Grant web and social media presence, as well as incorporate and implement electronic and technological developments into Sea Grant's communications programs.

Salary: $35,000 - $45,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Location: University of Florida campus, Gainesville, Fla.

Minimum Requirement: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Preferred Requirements: Visit the Florida Sea Grant website for preferred qualifications, http://flseagrant.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=83

Full job description and complete application details are available from the University of Florida Jobs Site,http://jobs.ufl.edu. Use Requisition No. 0806697.

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