Communications Coordinator – Part Time

Hours: 10-15 per week

Location: Remote

Job Applications Due: March 18, 2026

Reports to: Scientific Communication Resource Officer

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)

About American Meat Science Association

The American Meat Science Association is the professional scientific society for individuals who create and apply science to efficiently provide safe and high quality meat. Headquartered in Kearney, MO, AMSA fosters communication and collaboration among its global membership. Key programs include the Reciprocal Meat Conference, Meat Judging and other student education initiatives, and publications.

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