Communications & Events Specialist (Marketing Communications Professional III)

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Working independently, under general supervision of the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, this position is responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing a comprehensive and effective external relations program that supports and enhances long-term objectives and increases the visibility of the College of Agriculture. These responsibilities include public relations, marketing communications, community outreach, digital marketing, and event activities. Responsibilities include professionally and strategically working with COA staff, faculty, students, stakeholders, volunteers, and sponsors to coordinate events, scholarships, and publications. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating multiple large-scale COA events, with broad visible impact, duties include initiation, execution, implementation, logistics, marketing, evaluation, budget tracking, etc. The scope of duties are varied and multifaceted and requires off-campus travel and evening/weekend hours to attend meetings and/or coordinate events.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, public administration, or a closely related field.
AND
Two to four years of progressively responsible professional experience in public affairs, communications, marketing, media relations, event management, or a related field.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: 

• Experience in higher education, agriculture, nonprofit, or public sector communications.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural education.
• Experience coordinating large-scale events and community outreach activities.
• Experience supporting alumni, donor, or advancement initiatives.
• Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or multimedia storytelling.
• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson or media liaison.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. 

The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus.  We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling 530-898-5555. It is also available on the web at Annual Security & Fire Safety Report.

Advertised: Jul 22 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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