Communications Professional

The University of Vermont seeks a Communications Professional for the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, which is funded by the USDA. See www.northeastsare.org. This position is responsible for the development, design, and content of publications, news releases, and social media to assure the program message is consistent, clear, and targeted. Tasks include producing promotional materials for grant programs and educational products, managing contact lists, developing grant instructional materials, and writing features and news copy to tell the story of Northeast SARE grants. This is a 12-month, full-time position with full benefits, based in the S. Burlington office of UVM Extension, available on 2/1/22. Northeast SARE is committed to engaging agricultural communities of color and others that are socially disadvantaged in our regional agricultural systems. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and two to four years of experience or equivalent qualifications and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with different timelines, and to complete projects in a timely manner.

For more information on the position please visit https://go.uvm.edu/sarecommunications and to complete an application go to http://www.uvmjobs.com/  posting # S3177PO. Application review will begin on December 6 and interviews will take place in January 2022. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.