Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a Marketing & Design Specialist to work closely with conservation education and program staff to provide program-specific expertise in graphic design, marketing, media relations, and branding in order to better enhance the story-telling and education capacity for the Forest Resource Development and Forest Resource Protection Divisions.  Join our team and play an active role in ensuring Texas forests remain sustainable into the future.

This position will work closely with conservation education and program staff at the Texas A&M Forest Service headquarters. Responsibilities include: 

• Providing program-specific expertise in graphic design and marketing for the Forest Resource Development Division including service as point of contact for website content.
• Providing program-specific expertise in story-telling and media relations to increase visibility of Forest Resource Development Division initiatives and accomplishments.
• Working with Forest Resource Development staff to enhance program delivery efforts in line with agency mission efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinating with agency communication staff and Forest Resource Protection staff and provide support to same when needed.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Journalism, or related field. Master's degree preferred but not required. 

Required Experience: Two years in graphic design, marketing, public relations, English, journalism or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Required Knowledge: Adobe Creative Suite
• Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Required Skills: Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Valid Texas driver’s license

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.