Communications Coordinator

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to various agricultural sectors. They are seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Marketing and Communications team by creating and editing content, contributing to social media, and enhancing their brand presence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team members to develop communications content and calendars that support AgWest branding and marketing objectives
• Support content creation for websites, publications, news releases, blogs, presentations, customer communications, and staff profiles
• Copyedit materials, as needed, for accuracy, clarity, and compliance
• Contribute to social media content and advertising copy to support engagement and brand awareness
• Provide backup support for internal communication channels, including posting and updating content
• Collaborate on news release development, in accordance with AgWest business standards and philosophies
• Serve as primary media release distributor; maintain media contact lists, monitor coverage, and track engagement metrics
• Monitor online mentions of AgWest using internal tools and external partners; escalate to leadership as appropriate
• Support the creation and refinement of visual content, including graphics, presentations and marketing materials, using Adobe Suite design tools, to support organizational communication and branding initiatives
• Attend customer visits and various AgWest events to capture relevant content, as needed
• Support departmental tasks such as managing incoming and outgoing mail, visitor gift inventory, subscription lists, tradeshow coordination and third-party contractor and vendor communications
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Associate's degree in communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Generally, requires one to three years' relevant experience gained through professional work, coursework, internships or volunteer work, with demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, plan, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Basic organizational skills with the ability to follow established processes and guidelines
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital communication tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity in Adobe Suite design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and processes
• Understanding of fundamental branding principles and introductory marketing concepts
• Experience creating content for websites, social media, or print publications, through professional work, coursework, internships, or volunteer work
• Familiarity with AP Style guidelines

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
• Paid days off annually: 15 vacation, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
• 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!
• Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

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