Position Information
Posting Number SF01970 Job Title Specialist, Metcalf Institute Communications (Part-Time) Position Number 108755 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 9 Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $26,045 - $39,027 (the salary will be prorated to reflect part-time 18-hours per week, calendar year work schedule) Status Calendar Year, Part-time, Limited
Department Information
Department Natural Resources Science Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (
https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes
Position is calendar year, part-time 18-hours per week work schedule, limited to
02/22/2026 with anticipated renewal.
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Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by March 20, 2025. Applications received after March 20, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston and New York City.
Basic Function
Support all aspects of the Metcalf Institute’s strategic communication efforts. Collaborate closely with the entire professional team. Play a critical role in maintaining the Metcalf Institute’s positive public image and ensuring clear, consistent messaging.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Implement a communications plan to strategically elevate Metcalf Institute’s profile and successfully market events, trainings, and fellowships.
Manage content on Metcalf Institute’s website as well as social media accounts, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.
Distribute monthly e-newsletter as well as press releases and email campaigns as needed.
Help coordinate production of bi-annual (twice a year) newsletter, yearly impact report, and audio/video content.
Collaborate with team members to ensure cohesive visual and brand identity across Metcalf Institute’s platforms.
Edit website content utilizing WordPress.
Provide analysis of and recommendations for effective and consistent communications activities.
Use marketing, digital asset management and data management tools including iContact and Hootsuite.
Work closely with URI student assistants on social media, website content, data management, and other tasks as needed.
Display understanding and sensitivity to the values of justice, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, which are central to Metcalf Institute’s mission.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Perform additional duties as needed.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management, social media. MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Wordpress.
Required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in media relations, public relations, communications, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience with WordPress and website content management.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects on competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience applying a communications plan.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, marketing, and publicity tools.
- Demonstrated computer experience (i.e., MS Office, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat).
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated multimedia and design experience (photography, videography, graphic design).
- Demonstrated experience in branding and marketing strategy.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, social justice and accessibility in your work.
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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 02/27/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14784
