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About Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas A&M AgriLife Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation's largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

Click here to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world!

Position Information

The Web Communications Coordinator supports day-to-day website content management for Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications. This role partners with unit program coordinators and the broader Marketing and Communications team to tell the story of AgriLife through brand-focused, effective, and user-centered digital content. Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, creative problem solving, and a user-centered approach to web communication.

Responsibilities:

Website Content Management

• Perform daily content updates across websites hosted by AgriLife Marketing and Communications, including text, image and layout updates, using the WordPress block editor and the AgriLife Design System

• Ensure that all website content is accurate, timely, consistent in voice and tone, and aligned with AgriLife brand standards and digital accessibility best practices

• Oversee our website monitoring service, SiteImprove, and ensure all flagged issues are resolved through direct updates or by engaging the appropriate stakeholders

• Manage multiple priorities, project requests and deadlines with timeliness and attention to detail

Collaboration and Website Governance

• Serve as a primary point of contact for AgriLife employees and program coordinators across the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, AgriLife Extension units, AgriLife Research centers, and other AgriLife stakeholders

• Build strong relationships with AgriLife employees who have varying levels of digital expertise, providing responsive, solutions-oriented support while maintaining alignment with institutional goals

• Support communications and training efforts for AgriLife employees when the Web Team launches new tools and features

• Foster a collaborative, service-minded approach to web communications through shared goals, shared responsibilities and continuous improvement

• Contribute ideas to improve team workflows, website governance and overall digital content strategy

Digital Content Strategy and Adaptation

• Translate unit-level messaging into clear, concise, and user-focused web content

• Advise AgriLife employees on content organization, readability, and audience engagement

• Collaborate with AgriLife employees and Marketing and Communications teams to plan and implement coordinated content updates

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of communications and/or marketing experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

• Basic understanding of web design, user experience, and content strategy principles

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Customer service or client-facing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS

• Experience with the WordPress block editor

• Familiarity with digital accessibility concepts and practices

• Demonstrated ability to translate and adapt messaging for digital audiences

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various stakeholders

• Creative problem-solving mindset and adaptability

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is based in College Station, TX. New hires are required to work on site full-time for the first 90 days. After the initial 90-day period, employees may be considered for a flexible work arrangement that allows up to 20 hours per week at an alternate work location, subject to approval and Texas A&M AgriLife Procedures.

Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife?

When you choose toworkfor Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents.

In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas

• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife

Applicant Instructions

Include a Resume, Cover Letter, and References with your application.

Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.