Job Summary Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Associate Director, acts as the communications officer for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk and Resilience (MRR Innovation Lab), funded by an award from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Coordinate, plan, and implement a focused strategic communications plan for international development, policy, agricultural, economics, and related stakeholders. Establish and maintain connections with media and public relations organizations, key stakeholders, researchers and news service groups, and related entities. Develop resource and outreach strategies (events, print, web-based, and digital) related to the mission of the Innovation Lab. In coordination with the Strategic Communications office, responsible for writing and disseminating the results and impact of research supported by the MRR Innovation Lab to targeted media and industry stakeholder groups (related research organizations, development organizations, academic groups, etc.).
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Markets, Risk & Resilience at UC Davis is an international research program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that develops and tests ways to strengthen rural food security in least-developed countries. The Communications Manager connects the lab’s research to professionals in the development practice community, from our funders at USAID to national governments and international NGOs, who can use it to improve people’s lives.
Position Information
Apply by Date
September 26th 2023
Salary Range
$72,300/annually – $131,100/annually
Appointment Type
Contract
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
Full-Time, 100%
Shift Hours
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Location
Davis, CA.
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to frequently sit and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
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• Work in an office setting in a shared office area with consistent traffic and noise from office equipment, telephone conversations, computers, printers, etc.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience writing and publishing multiple types of content, from news and feature stories for technical or nontechnical audiences.
• Experience effectively communicating information with proper use of grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and style guides.
• Experience researching, writing, editing, copy editing, and proofreading communications material.
• Experience working in a communications/media relations setting using interpersonal and communications skills to interact and communicate with media, staff, faculty, students, and external colleagues and stakeholders and to develop and maintain ongoing professional relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Knowledge of key issues related to international development and related issues.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks, work on multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree with experience in professional writing.
• Experience deciphering and translating technical academic research or other technical information for a general audience.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.
• Experience with USAID, KDAD, Agrilinks, creating partnerships.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
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