The marketing specialist provides marketing support for the Utah Marriage Commission (UMC) hosted at Utah State University. This position is designed to increase awareness and participation of UMC programs and resources for the public and stakeholders in Utah.

The duties of this position includes:

• Creating and implementing digital and static marketing campaigns and email campaigns.
• Attending tradeshows and events.
• Coordinating sponsorships.
• Creating and executing creative marketing plans, and more.
• Some travel required.

This position reports to a member of the Extension Marketing team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong digital marketing skills including social media creation and strategy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, and newsletter production and distribution.
• At least one year of marketing experience.
• Practical and working knowledge of personnel management and administration, project management, marketing and branding.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial spirit required.
• Good analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Experience in developing, coordinating and executing multiple communication plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in relationship education and communications.
• Prior experience with student recruitment and student ambassador programs.
• Strong press writing skills and proficient in AP style.
• Prior knowledge of e-Newsletter software.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, advertising, communications, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze results of all marketing and communications activity.
• Ability to oversee, manage, and develop content.
• Ability to make prudent decisions independently.
• Ability to pay attention to detail while completing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret designs, specifications, and schematic drawings.
• Requires a high degree of concentration and attention to follow complex oral and written instructions and other documentation.
• Requires extensive work in front of computers.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate with employees, distributors and technical professionals in person, via telephone and email.
• Requires the ability to read written instructions, complex instructions, and other documentation.
• Ability to transport and setup displays.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

The mission of the Utah Marriage Commission, hosted at Utah State University is to provide Utahns with educational resources and services to help form and sustain healthy relationships and strong, stable marriages. UMC emphasizes easily accessible, brief educational services, most of them delivered via their digital platform, StrongerMarriage.org, over more intense programmatic education and formal curricula. This includes podcasts, webinars, e-courses, blogs, videos, text messages, downloadable guidebooks, and more to reach a busy contemporary audience of digital natives.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

*updated 09/2025

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.

In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.gov

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800-421-3481 |  OCR@ed.gov

*updated 10/2025