Job Title

Outreach Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

Department

Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Outreach Coordinator, under general supervision, is responsible for sourcing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with TVMDL clients, staff, and stakeholders. The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for proactively identifying goals and strategies specific to each audience, customizing events, and ensuring execution of all outreach activities, in addition to working cooperatively with agency subject matter experts to plan and execute impactful and relevant outreach engagements.

 

This position works closely with the agency's communications and human resources professionals to advance TVMDL's mission by providing resources and facilitating educational and promotional opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the state's premier veterinary diagnostic laboratory to promote animal health, veterinary medicine, agriculture, and professional development.

 

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors client and employee outreach plans, including measurable outcomes and objectives.

• Leads or serves as a resource in planning and executing standing and ad-hoc employee events, including employee appreciation week, holiday parties, State Employee Charitable Campaign, retirement celebrations, wellness activities, awards programs, and others.

• Coordinates trade show appearances, including securing booths, organizing travel logistics, and booking staff attendants.

• Makes recommendations, secures bids, and orders agency promotional material and educational items, ensuring the best use of funds and compliance with agency rules.

• Responsible for promotional item inventory, including printed educational material.

• Assists in instruction and provision of agency services.

• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders via phone and email.

• Identifies and disseminates information to prospective clients, ensuring proper public relations.

• Plans, develops, and implements current and future outreach projects for internal and external audiences.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Additional Position Details:

• Occasional in-state travel is required.

• Operates assigned equipment in a safe manner and in adherence to all TAMUS, AgriLife, and TVMDL policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.

• Four years of related experience in outreach, event planning, client recruitment, and/or retention.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft 365 software.

• Skilled in event planning, logistics, and coordination.

• Knowledge of basic veterinary or agricultural terminology and/or 4-H/FFA programs.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

• Ability to facilitate proactive planning measures and contingency plans.

• Ability to manage a budget.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.