What are the responsibilities and job description for the Media and Outreach Coordinator - Military Veteran NEH Grant (Part-time) position at The University of Texas Permian Basin?
Company Description
The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) is a four-year academic institution located in Odessa, Texas, and a proud member of The University of Texas System. Established in 1973, UTPB is dedicated to providing a quality education to a diverse population through in-person and online learning opportunities. The university promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service while contributing to the intellectual, social, economic, and technological advancement of the Texas region it serves.
Role Description
Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, this is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and supportive team at The University of Texas Permian Basin, a part of the prestigious 14 institution University of Texas System. The Media and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and placing social media and other promotional postings, arranging for the locations of the preparatory program and discussion groups, designing, creating and posting flyers, and assisting Dr. Babcock with all aspects of the grant. Position offers the potential for a limited hybrid working arrangement. A remote schedule is possible for highly qualified candidates. Occasional trips to Odessa will be expected.
The Mending Mental Gaps initiative is part of the Dialogues on the Experience of War program with the National Endowment for the Humanities. In this project, veterans engage in discussions of war and military themed literature, especially graphic novels, poems, memoir, and fiction. Themes include honor, camaraderie, displacement, mental gaps during moments of trauma, and the second shock of homecoming. This position offers a unique opportunity to support this program and other veterans. Position will conclude August 31, 2026 and is entirely grant funded.
SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES
- Check UTPB Teams and email daily. Maintain organized files on Teams.
- Recruit participants for discussion groups and discussion leaders.
- Scout locations for discussion groups; work with principal investigator and College admin assistant to secure those locations.
- Coordinate with event sites, discussion leaders and discussants. Keep communication open whether by text, email, direct message, etc.
- Assist with publicity and marketing of events including attending community gatherings as able. All flyers and logos will be approved by Matt Plummer who will assist if needed.
- Attend discussion leader training as able.
- Obtaining snacks for discussion groups from local restaurants and grocery stores, by donation if appropriate.
- Brainstorm and collaborate with key grant staff in regular meetings, both in-person and online.
- Assist with all needed aspects of the grant.
- The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or equivalency.
2. Military Veteran, any branch or rank.
3. Communication skills in person, online, and on phone.
4. Must be organized, a self-starter and able to follow up and complete tasks independently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. AA or BA degree
2. Experience with social media, multimedia, computer software and hardware applications
3. Graphic Design; photography
5. Reliable transportation
Please reference job posting #15159.
Apply via UTPB's careers website Careers