Communications Coordinator - Davis, CA,

Position Summary:

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a Communications Coordinator to support UCANR Innovate and affiliated initiatives, including the California AgTech Alliance. Reporting to UC ANR Innovate's Director of Communications and Marketing, this full-time, career position executes day-to-day communications activities, helping translate direction into production and keep projects on schedule. Key duties include drafting and scheduling social media content, building and sending email campaigns in Mailchimp, adapting existing visual assets for digital channels, compiling analytics, providing on-site event support, and assisting with basic press outreach. The Coordinator also supports content development for newsletters, blog posts, and other routine communications, and assists with coordinating editorial schedules across programs.

Department Summary:

UC ANR Innovate is a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources that advances applied innovation across agriculture, food systems, and biotechnology in California. The program manages and supports a portfolio of initiatives focused on technology commercialization, workforce development, and regional innovation ecosystems. UC ANR Innovate works closely with researchers, growers, startups, industry partners, and public agencies to coordinate programs, events, funding activities, and communications that support real-world adoption and measurable outcomes.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department is the ANR Office of Innovation. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale: $27.63/hour to $37.60/hour

Job Posting Close Date: This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 4/7/2026.

Key Responsibilities:

35%

Campaign & Content Implementation

* Implement communications campaigns across UCANR Innovate and affiliated initiatives, translating direction from the Director of Marketing and Communications into clear, timely deliverables.

* Draft, edit, and publish content including blog posts, short announcements, event promotions, and website updates.

* Adapt and prepare visual assets (graphics, photos, simple layouts) for use across digital channels using Adobe CC or Adobe Express.

* Coordinate timelines, approvals, and asset handoffs to ensure projects move from concept to publication without delay.

* Support content development for multiple programs simultaneously while maintaining clarity around brand voice and audience.

30%

Social Media Management

* Draft, schedule, and publish social media content across platforms, with primary responsibility for LinkedIn and Instagram and secondary channels as appropriate.

* Adapt long-form content into platform-specific posts aligned with audience needs and program goals.

* Resize, adapt, and deploy existing graphics or photos to meet platform requirements and accessibility standards.

* Monitor engagement, respond to basic inquiries, and flag opportunities or issues to the Director.

* Support live and near-live posting during events, field days, and convenings.

15%

Email Marketing & List Management

* Build, format, and send email campaigns using Mailchimp.

* Manage contact lists, audience segmentation, and basic automation.

* Support event promotion, announcements, and periodic updates across multiple initiatives.

* Track performance metrics and maintain clean, organized lists.

10%

Analytics & Reporting

* Compile and summarize performance metrics across social, email, and web channels.

* Prepare regular analytics snapshots to support reporting, planning, and grant deliverables.

* Maintain organized records of campaign performance and audience growth.

5%

Press & Media Relations

* Under direction of the Director, assist with basic press outreach, including drafting media advisories and coordinating logistics.

* Maintain press lists and media contact records.

* Support on-site media coordination during major announcements or events.

5%

Other duties as assigned

* Perform additional duties as assigned to support the communications and outreach functions.

* Assist with time-sensitive tasks, special projects, and operational needs as directed.

* Provide general support to ensure continuity of communications activities during peak periods or events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated ability to support communications or marketing functions in a professional environment, with at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Ability to draft clear, concise written content and adapt messaging for different audiences and channels.
• Experience drafting, scheduling, and publishing social media content using standard tools or native platforms.
• Working knowledge of email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, including campaign setup, formatting, and basic list management.
• Ability to adapt existing visual assets for digital use using tools such as Canva, Adobe Express, or comparable software.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to follow established brand, tone, and accessibility guidelines while executing communications materials.
• Ability to compile and summarize basic performance metrics related to email, social media, and web content.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to work independently with direction and oversight.
• Comfort using common productivity tools and emerging technologies to support efficient execution while maintaining accuracy and voice.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting communications for multi-program, grant-funded, or public sector initiatives.
• Familiarity with website content management systems such as WordPress, Wix, or similar platforms.
• Experience providing communications support for events, including live or near-live social posting, basic photography, or post-event summaries.
• Experience preparing analytics summaries or dashboards using platform insights or tools such as Google Analytics.
• Interest or background in agriculture, food systems, technology, or innovation-related fields.
• Spanish or other second-language proficiency.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time totime. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
• Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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