Marketing and Development Communications Specialist

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Closing Date:

10/03/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees.  The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture.  The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration.  As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. 

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Department:

AGCS | Agricultural Communication Serviceshttps://aaes.uada.edu/communications

Summary of Job Duties:

Foundation Seed Marketing
• Market new varieties from the Foundation Seed program to seed dealers statewide
• Represent the Foundation Seed program as a vendor at two annual rice field days
o Organize a commercial field day for rice and soybean farmers and seed dealers
• Attend industry meetings as an exhibitor, including:
o Independent Professional Seed Association Annual Conference
o Arkansas Seed Dealers Association Summer Convention
o Anheuser-Busch Annual Rice Grower Day and Discovery Farm Showcase
o USA Rice Outlook Conference
o Rice Technical Working Group
• Establish and maintain regular communications with seed dealers, including monthly updates during the growing season
• Assist with end-user-focused marketing efforts for ARoma 22 aromatic rice
o Assist with special event communications and marketing

Develop marketing and promotional materials for AES
• Create engaging marketing materials for event booths, flyers, and other promotional uses
• Promote fruit varieties through targeted marketing efforts, including attendance at annual fruit field days.
• Create content for paid advertising (i.e., billboards, social media, etc.)

Food science building promotional activities
• Develop materials promoting the new department of food science building for use by the UADA development team
• Write copy for donor communications, including emails, thank-you notes, individualized proposals, donor follow-up, and talking points
• Create templates for newsletters, letterhead and gift receipts

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Degree must be obtained no later than December 2026.
• Must submit a portfolio and/or links to previous marketing and communications work. Candidates should include a brief description of their role in creating submitted materials.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1+ years’ experience in marketing and/or communications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite)
• Positive and collaborative work ethic
• Experience with donor communications or fundraising campaigns
• Experience coordinating marketing or outreach events
• Familiarity with agriculture, higher education, and/or commodity groups

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel statewide and work occasional evenings for events and field days

Additional Information:

Starting at $50,000, commensurate with experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Must submit a portfolio and/or links to previous marketing and communications work. Candidates should include a brief description of their role in creating submitted materials.Mollie Pratt, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Standing

Benefits Eligible:

Yes