Communications & Events Specialist (Marketing Communications Professional III)

Job no: 559716
Work type: Staff
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Job/Department Summary:

Working independently, under general supervision of the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, this position is responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing a comprehensive and effective external relations program that supports and enhances long-term objectives and increases the visibility of the College of Agriculture. These responsibilities include public relations, marketing communications, community outreach, digital marketing, and event activities. Responsibilities include professionally and strategically working with COA staff, faculty, students, stakeholders, volunteers, and sponsors to coordinate events, scholarships, and publications. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating multiple large-scale COA events, with broad visible impact, duties include initiation, execution, implementation, logistics, marketing, evaluation, budget tracking, etc. The scope of duties are varied and multifaceted and requires off-campus travel and evening/weekend hours to attend meetings and/or coordinate events.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public administration, or a closely related field.
AND
Two to four years of progressively responsible professional experience in public affairs, communications, marketing, media relations, event management, or a related field.

Preferences:

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience in higher education, agriculture, nonprofit, or public sector communications.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural education.
• Experience coordinating large-scale events and community outreach activities.
• Experience supporting alumni, donor, or advancement initiatives.
• Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or multimedia storytelling.
• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson or media liaison.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Time Base: Full-time

Pay Plan: 12/12

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm

CSU Classification Salary Range: $70,524 (Step 1) - $102,732 (Step 20) per year.

Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).

CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf

Additional Information:

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, may require that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.

This position requires occasional travel, early morning, evening and weekend assignments.

Advertised: Jul 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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