Communication Specialist II Food Science

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

Department Background

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world.

In keeping with Cornell's Land Grant Mission to create and apply knowledge with a public purpose, the Department of Food Science strives to apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the nutritional value, safety and quality of foods in the United States and around the globe. Our programs integrate the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology, biotechnology and engineering to ensure that all people have access to healthy, affordable food. Our faculty, staff and students are making a difference in the lives of people throughout the world.

Cornell communicators share a mission to enhance and preserve the university's brand and reputation as a top research institution and a leader in higher education, and to support and promote critical programs that serve the university's teaching, research, and public engagement mission. Communication services are carried out through a matrixed organizational system in which University Relations houses the departments of News (Cornell Chronicle), Media Relations (pitching and servicing media requests), Brand (cornell.edu, multimedia production, brand management and governance), Strategic Communications (communications plans, key messaging, social media management), and Cornellians (digital alumni publication). Communicators in colleges, schools, and units regularly collaborate with, and consult, University Relations departments. University Relations serves as a partner and resource for all college/unit communicators.

Position Summary:

This position is with the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA). Successful candidate will work very independently under general direction of the Produce Safety Alliance Director.

Individual will design print materials from concept to final delivery and collaborate with PSA Director, PSA team, and other external constituents to determine project needs and goals. Print materials may include; newsletters, curricula and various educational media, brochures, posters, displays, flyers, books, ads and promotional materials.

Work with internal constituents such as the CALS Marketing & Communications Team, Geneva Administrative Service Center, University Purchasing and Division of Financial Affairs, external constituents such as print and paper vendors as well as other universities, the produce industry and the Federal Government in the design of food safety educational materials.

Work with PSA team to develop marketing and communication collateral that embraces CALS design and branding standards. Provide support for the PSA in all realms of communication including; developing and managing websites, producing print and electronic educational materials, interfacing with Cornell's IT and Brand Department teams to ensure compliance with university design and graphic standards, and maintaining consistency with CALS brand standards.

Develop and manage databases, including collaboration with external organizations to share database input. Operate and maintain computer hardware and software programs, in partnership with CALS IT. Create, edit and manipulate graphics for use in multiple media formats and maintain a graphics library. Support all aspects of the PSA to ensure program success. This position will require occasional travel.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

The position is located within the department of Food Science. This is a full-time position at 100% FTE. This is a one-year term appointment that is contingent upon available work, funding and performance.

There is the opportunity to work remotely within New York State 2 days a week; an on-site presence in Geneva is required 3 days a week. Additional on-site presence may be required during trainings and other times.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Must complete Cornell University Supervisory Development Training within one year of hire into the position.
• Compliant with all Cornell University and job-related training requirements.
• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
• Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences.
• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Must have the ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and update collaborators/clients on project status.
• Possess an effective organizational skill set with a strong attention to detail, with ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with individuals across a broad-spectrum including Universities, the food industry, and government in the design of food safety educational materials.
• Basic knowledge and familiarity of food safety terminology is required.
• Strong project management experience.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team in a professional and respectful work environment.
• Ability to foster and promote a high-level of customer service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with others who have a wide range of technical expertise and information literacy; ability to convey technological information in laypersons terms.
• Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Proven ability to promote cooperation and collaboration among internal and cross-functional team members.
• Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with various students, faculty, staff, and outside clientele to accomplish goals.
• Effective change agent; must possess excellent decision-making skills, representing the project professionally and ethically with tact, diplomacy and advocacy; self-starter, conceptual and imaginative thinker in a complex environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license and undergo a successful driver background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field, and 10 years of graphic design, database development, web development, and print production management experience. Thorough knowledge of pre-press file preparation, printing systems and post print production is preferred. Comprehensive understanding of computer hardware including digital imaging systems (i.e. flatbed and slide scanners, DSLRs) and ability to identify suitable image resolutions for their intended media. Must possess extensive software knowledge such as Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver), FileMaker Pro, and Microsoft Office on a Microsoft Windows platform. Extensive experience in relational database design using FileMaker Pro with a thorough knowledge of scripting, as well as extensive knowledge of web design and construction using Drupal, HTML and CSS.

How to Apply:

You must submit both a resume/CV and cover letter. Applications will not be considered without both submitted documents.

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