Communications and Marketing Specialist

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Communications and Marketing Specialist promoting library services and events at Rice University. Supporting outreach and marketing efforts through strategic communications and compelling content creation.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $56,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote library services, programs, and events
Support outreach, engagement, and marketing efforts through strategic communications, storytelling, and event promotion
Create compelling written content for newsletters, annual reports, social media, and marketing materials
Assist with marketing and promotion of library events, programs, and initiatives
Collaborate with library staff to gather stories, highlights, statistics, and accomplishments for newsletters
Recommend integrated communications and/or marketing plans to meet objectives
Assist in building and/or maintaining a digital community through social media channels
Compile data, analyze, and report metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
1 or more years of experience in a communications position writing newsletters, social media, or marketing campaigns
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education above and beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Organizational and creative skills
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Mailchimp, or similar communication tools
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

content creationdata analysisreporting metricseditingproofreading

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillscreative skillsproject managementstorytelling

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree