Extension Program Coordinator, Digital Communications

Overview This is a two-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) at Auburn University seeks a Digital Communications and Extension Program Coordinator to support the expansion of TreeStrong Alabama, a statewide forest health education and outreach program. Overview This is a two-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) at Auburn University seeks a Digital Communications and Extension Program Coordinator to support the expansion of TreeStrong Alabama, a statewide forest health education and outreach program. Responsibilities Leads the design, development, launch, and ongoing maintenance of the TreeStrong Alabama website. Organizes website structure, navigation, and content to ensure resources are accessible, engaging, and easy to use. Develops, publishes, and maintains digital educational resources in collaboration with Extension specialists and subject-matter experts. Establishes and manages TreeStrong Alabama's social media presence, creating engaging content to promote resources, events, and forest health information. Creates graphics, newsletters, promotional materials, and other outreach products. Develops and edits educational videos and other multimedia content. Monitors website performance and digital engagement to inform ongoing improvements. Coordinates logistics for workshops, webinars, field days, short courses, and other Extension events, including scheduling, registration, communications, materials, and participant follow-up. Communicates with speakers, Extension personnel, partners, and participants to support program delivery. Assists with the development and distribution of educational materials for public and professional audiences. Collects and organizes participation data, program evaluations, website analytics, and other performance metrics. Assists with program documentation, grant reporting, and preparation of reports and summaries. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree In Journalism, Communications, Marketing or a related field. Preferred Experience building and launching a website or substantially developing an existing website. Familiarity with WordPress or a similar content management system. Experience with graphic design and video-editing tools, such as Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud. Experience creating digital materials, graphics, or other visual content. Experience managing social media, email communications, and website analytics. Experience coordinating educational programs, workshops, webinars, or other events. Experience developing educational materials for public or professional audiences. Familiarity with forestry, natural resources, agriculture, horticulture, or Extension programming. Contract Type Limited Term Why Work at Auburn? Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world. Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education. We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance. Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches. A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Auburn