Marketing/Promotion Specialist Senior

Job Title
Marketing/Promotion Specialist Senior


Requisition Number
RE47956


Working Title
Communications and Marketing Specialist


Department Name
81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
43


Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Extended periods of sitting and standing.



Shift

Primarily days (Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, hours may vary due to business needs).



Job Summary

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition is currently seeking a Marketing and Outreach Specialist to promote and coordinate activities for the Food as Health Alliance. The Alliance brings together departments, centers, colleges, and key stakeholders across the Commonwealth to bring together clinical and community research to address food insecurity and diet-related chronic disease. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining digital media for programs/projects, as well as planning and organizing educational programming and networking events.

Successful candidates will:

• be detail-oriented
• exhibit maturity and good judgment
• have experience with web design and social media management
• possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• display the ability to prioritize
• have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• have the capacity to work independently and with flexibility
• have content knowledge of connecting nutrition, agriculture, and health

The Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about MG-CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky, click here.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management, and writing skills.
Proficiency with MS Windows as well as Mac operating systems.
Proficiency MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Excellent skills in website development, marketing, prioritizing resources, oral and written communication, confidentiality, attention to detail and technology application. Demonstrated creativity and ability to drive community engagement across various social media platforms .
Knowledge of diet-sensitive disease outcomes and nutritional interventions.



Deadline to Apply
11/13/2024


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.