Communications Coordinator - American Meat Science Association (AMSA)

Part-Time • Remote • Closes March 20

Position Overview

The American Meat Science Association (AMSA) seeks a part-time Communications Coordinator to support digital communications, webinar execution, content delivery, and basic graphic design. This role suits an early-career agricultural communications professional who can manage multiple projects, work independently, and maintain consistent, high-quality messaging across platforms or an experienced professional that desires a part time role with flexibility.

Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of agricultural communications experience and an interest in meat science, the meat industry, or animal protein sectors. Strong writing, editing, organization, and proofreading skills are required.

Education

2 or 4 year degree in Agricultural Communications, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Communications

• Draft content across social media, newsletters, and other member communications based on provided direction and source materials.

• Ensure alignment with AMSA brand voice and standards.

• Draft publish-ready content with minimal revisions required.

• Proofread all outgoing communications for accuracy and clarity.

Communications Calendar Management

• Maintain a communications calendar covering webinars, newsletters, social media campaigns, member announcements, and key AMSA programs including annual conference (RMC), student programs, awards, and elections.

• Coordinate with staff to collect content and meet deadlines.

Webinar Coordination

• Set up and test Zoom platform and technical settings

• Support development of run-of-show

• Draft and schedule promotional content

• Manage post-event follow-up communications

• Edit and prepare webinar recording for distribution

• Provide day-of webinar technical and moderator support

Product and Course Promotion

• Develop promotional plans and timelines for AMSA educational and technical resources, online courses, and member tools.

• Create graphics and messaging for promotion

• Identify and engage new potential audiences.

• Track performance and recommend improvements.

Analytics

• Summarize performance metrics from various channels and platforms and provide recommendations

General Support

• Assist with special communications projects.

• Maintain organized digital files, templates, and archives.

Education

2 or 4 year degree in Agricultural Communications, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agricultural or related communications experience.

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Demonstrable experience developing material of this type including a portfolio or examples.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Familiarity with meat science, meat industry, or animal agriculture preferred.

• Ability to interpret and communicate scientific research accurately

• Experience with Canva or Adobe Express or other graphic programs.

• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

• Professional communication skills when working with scientists, industry partners, and members.

To Apply

Submit a resume, a writing sample, and any relevant examples by March 20th to Christi Calhoun (ccalhoun@meatscience.org)