Marketing Communications Specialist

Job Summary

LASP is a research institute at CU Boulder that is revolutionizing human understanding of the cosmos by developing new technologies and approaches to space science. Now in our 76th year, we’re the only academic institute in the world to explore every planet in our solar system.

LASP is seeking a Marketing Communications Specialist to help promote our institute to external audiences to build awareness and achieve strategic objectives. This position is responsible for planning, creating, and evaluating marketing and communications products and campaigns designed to elevate LASP’s research profile, increase awareness of our areas of expertise, highlight our fundamental capabilities and maturing technologies, and promote our brand. The position reports to the LASP Head of Communications Management and supports the Technology and Business Development Manager and the Director of Strategic Development and Communications.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. LASP is one of the top space science research institutes in the country employing approximately 500 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Content creation

• Plan, research, write, and edit content for LASP’s social media accounts and engage with followers as appropriate for accomplishing strategic and team goals
• Write, edit, and design external communication products, including marketing materials, digital newsletters, fact sheets, event promotions, presentations, and website content
• Create compelling visuals for social media, website posts, and proposals
• Oversee the curation of visual assets
• Oversee graphics support for proposals as needed

Strategic communications

• Collaborate with other team members in the development and dissemination of strategic communications to ensure that LASP’s accomplishments reach targeted audiences (agency, industry, university leadership, partners, media, etc.)
• Help define communications goals and audiences and work with team members to develop detailed plans and channels to accomplish communications goals
• Report on engagement analytics and metrics and use those insights to help guide messaging

Marketing

• Coordinate and manage event, conference, and tradeshow presence to include developing marketing/messaging objectives and goals, providing resource and logistical support, and provisioning of marketing materials
• Collaborate with institute, university, and external teams to strengthen and ensure consistency in LASP branding

Additional responsibilities

• Serve as a communications liaison for missions and programs as assigned
• Provide professional assistance and support to the Head of Communications Management in the planning, design, development, and management of strategic, and at times sensitive, communication projects and initiatives
• Assist with departmental administrative tasks as needed

What You Should Know

• The position is hybrid and may require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Occasional travel may be necessary (~5%).
• Due to U.S. Export Control Requirements, only U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.
  

What We Can Offer

Salary range: $75,000 - $84,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least three years of experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Previous experience working in the aerospace/space industry, marketing, business development

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Please include 2 writing samples, one of which should be 2-3 professional social media posts, preferably featuring scientific or space related content or themes.Please combine the samples into one file prior to uploading.
   

Please apply by 8/20/2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu