Communications and Marketing Specialist I

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Communications Specialist supporting outreach and marketing efforts at Fondren Library. Promoting services, programs, and events through strategic communications and engaging content.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $56,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help promote library services, programs, and events
Support the library’s 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, exhibits, initiatives
Collaborate with library staff to gather stories, highlights, statistics, and accomplishments for use in newsletters, the annual report, and social media posts

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
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

Competitive salary
Flexible work arrangements
Health insurance
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingeditingproofreadingcontent creationmarketing campaignssocial media management

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillscreative skillsproject managementstorytelling

Certifications

Bachelor's degree