Communications Coordinator

The University of Oregon is a prestigious public research university located in Eugene, Oregon, known for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. It offers diverse educational programs and fosters a dynamic environment for research, innovation, and public service. The University supports an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at enriching students, faculty, and the greater community through various interdisciplinary initiatives and public outreach programs. Within the University, the Oregon Humanities Center (OHC) serves as an essential interdisciplinary hub for humanities scholarship and public humanities. The OHC supports faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in their research and publication activities, encourages innovative course development, and coordinates public programming such as lectures, conferences, performances, and media presentations that connect scholarship to broader societal issues. Through its efforts, the OHC promotes understanding and dialogue about human culture and experience, reaching diverse audiences across the university and the state of Oregon.

The Communications Coordinator position at the Oregon Humanities Center plays a pivotal role in amplifying the center's visibility and impact by developing and executing comprehensive outreach, marketing, and communications strategies. This full-time, classified staff role is situated in Eugene, OR, with a salary range of $22.84 to $34.70 per hour and offers a regular, ongoing appointment with a full-time equivalent of 1.0. The position entails producing and editing the center's signature interview program, UO Today, and managing communications efforts across multiple platforms. A key responsibility is crafting messages that effectively engage diverse audiences, including students, faculty, community members, and organizational partners, promoting the center's wide range of programs and initiatives.

The role requires a mix of independent work and close collaboration within a small, interdependent team environment. Approximately 30% of duties involve administrative and general support functions such as designing non-publicity materials, assisting with fellowship applications, accounting tasks, event planning and staffing, supervising student assistants, and conducting web-based research. Candidates must demonstrate strong research abilities, meticulous attention to detail, sound judgment, and the capacity to meet regular and strict deadlines. Essential skills include proficiency in graphic arts, visual design, and web design and maintenance, alongside advanced computer aptitude with software including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and web authoring tools. The ability and willingness to learn additional software programs are crucial.

Administrative support to the center’s Director and Associate Director forms part of the daily responsibilities. The position works on an academic-year schedule with reduced hours during the summer months and requires occasional evening and weekend work to support programming needs. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, dependable, creatively inclined, and capable of balancing competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting, contributing to an inclusive and culturally rich environment aligned with the University of Oregon’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.