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Job Posting Title:
Extension Associate (Creative Content Manager)
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAG PL3 - SBAE - LaHouse Resource Center (Carol Jean Friedland (******** ))
Work Location:
Louisiana House
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
Work Location: This position will be housed at the Louisiana State University AgCenter – LaHouse Resource Center in Baton Rouge, LA.
Position Description: This is a one-year, non-tenure track position funded through both grant and state accounts. Continuation of employment will be dependent on funding availability, job performance, and continued need for the appointment.
The Creative Content Manager will be responsible for creating educational materials to be used in natural hazard risk reduction education and outreach, as well as the general promotion of LaHouse programs and services to increase visibility and provide improved access to information about resilient, sustainable, and healthy homes. Collaboration with LaHouse research and extension staff to create educational content will be a key aspect of this role.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing extension content to support training programs and outreach initiatives related to natural hazard risk and risk reduction. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders, engage community officials and citizens, and make a positive impact on building practices in Louisiana.
Duties include:
Manage online resources and websites to create relevant content and translate research into practical information.
Collaborate with communication office to develop a strategic communication plan to ensure strategic content distribution that aligns with AgCenter mission.
Develop social media calendar and ideas in collaboration with AgCenter Communications to increase digital reach.
Develop and send posts across multiple platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest.
Increase online presence by implementing strategies to expand reach and visibility.
Produce written content, including articles, blog posts, and press releases, that effectively communicates complex research topics to a diverse audience and coordinate with AgCenter Communications to maximize content distribution.
Plan and develop newsletters, soliciting content from faculty and staff.
Develop multimedia content, including photographs and videos, for use in communication plan.
Explore and leverage content formats such as podcasts, webinars, or interactive features to reach new audiences.
Coordinate with AgCenter Communications to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels.
Serve as a liaison with AgCenter Communications, facilitating collaboration and information exchange.
Assist in the planning and promotion of events by creating content that generates interest and attendance.
Qualification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in strategic communication, journalism, public relations or related field.
Demonstrated experience with social media platforms and communication tools.
Demonstrated experience in professional content creation.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Demonstrated experience in conveying complex information in an accessible manner to a wide range of audiences.
Demonstrated collaborative team experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in strategic communication, journalism, public relations, or related field.
Demonstrated content creation experience in a research or academic setting.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with centralized communications team to develop and distribute content.
Familiarity with web content management systems and experience adhering to company-level policies.
Demonstrated education and experience in strategic communication plan development.
Demonstrated experience in start-to-finish content development across platforms and media types.
Demonstrated collaborative experience working with researchers, centralized communications team, and other stakeholders in a team environment.
Knowledge of resilient, sustainable, and/or healthy homes.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.
Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: March 29, 2024, or until a suitable candidate is identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching cover letter with detailed CV including educational, employment, and research or outreach experiences, official university transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and any other pertinent information. Letters of recommendation can be sent directly to:
Dr. Carol Friedland
Director, LaHouse Resource Center
Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
LSU AgCenter
3622 Gourrier Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA, 70820
Email: Web site:
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None Special Instructions:
Extension Associate (Creative Content Manager)
Posting Date:
March 15, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
About the LSU Agricultural Center:
The LSU AgCenter
, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at .
The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. The AgCenter is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME)
agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at or emailed
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