Communications & Marketing Associate: Institute of American Civics - UTK at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications, Marketing, Content development, Digital communications, Event promotion, Project tracking, Social media analytics, Engagement metrics, Written communication, Verbal communication, Organizational skills, Project management, Event management, Branding principles

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Communications & Marketing Associate supports the development and execution of communications and marketing initiatives for the Institute of American Civics (IAC). Reporting to the Executive Director, this position collaborates with cross-functional team members to support the Institute’s public visibility, academic programming, and civic engagement initiatives. This role coordinates content development, digital communications, event promotion, and project tracking in alignment with university policies and brand standards. The position contributes to promoting lectures, conferences, student programs, scholarly initiatives, and external partnerships that support the Institute’s mission. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Responsibilities

The Communications & Marketing Associate supports the development and execution of marketing initiatives and digital communications for the Institute of American Civics. This role coordinates content development, event promotion, and project tracking while collaborating with team members to enhance the Institute's public visibility.