Communications and Outreach Coordinator
Position Is Open Until Filled

• Identify and engage with community groups, organizations, and stakeholders to build partnerships and represent the organization at community meetings, conferences, and public forums.
• Create compelling and engaging content across multiple platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and marketing collateral.
• Provide Spanish translation services as needed on marketing materials and in personal interactions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to coordinate and support workshops that promote college readiness, financial literacy, and career-building skills for program participants.
• Provide project management and execution of communications programs, initiatives, and tactical plans.
• Provide customer service and work with participants as needed to support the EOC mission.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of and outreach activities and the effectiveness of campaigns by using key performance indicators (KPIs), i.e. website analytics, social media engagement, media coverage, and other relevant metrics.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field from an accredited college or university
• At least one year of customer service experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences

Some evenings and weekends may be required in the course of job duties, and the opportunity for a flexible work schedule may be available.

In Professional and Continuing Education at UW-Parkside, we believe that the lifelong pursuit of knowledge enhances people’s lives and careers. We offer a dynamic, collaborative work environment, and our team works to prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion in all interactions.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: 

https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/general-employee-info/

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 8/11/2023 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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Transcripts will be required upon hire.