Communications Director

The Odum School of Ecology is seeking a Director of Communications to lead the development and execution of a strategic communications plan; promote the mission, reputation, and resource goals of the Odum School; and ensure effective messaging to all Odum School stakeholders, both internal and external. This is a professional and administrative position that coordinates and supervises several communications functions including: developing, writing, and editing press releases, feature stories, newsletters, and social media posts; editing and overseeing production of the annual EcoVoice print magazine; event planning and promotion; overseeing visual, multimedia, and digital communications; ensuring that information on the Odum School website is timely, accurate, and relevant; assisting with the Odum School’s development and alumni relations program; overseeing and managing internal communications; and serving as the media relations contact for internal and external media outlets. The person in this position uses considerable interpersonal skills and discretion in planning and performing a variety of public relations, communications, and marketing duties.