Gamebird Communications and Outreach Coordinator

About the role

The Ted and Donna Lyon Center is recruiting a highly motivated and creative Communications and Outreach Coordinator to develop, manage, and advance the center's communications and outreach program while promoting the Lyon Center's mission. The Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University is a flagship research center with a mission to discover solutions for sustainable gamebird populations, train the next generation of gamebird professionals, and transform the gamebird industry. We are seeking a creative and self-motivated leader in communications and outreach to join our team of dynamic and supportive staff members with a passion for gamebird research. Primary duties include developing and maintaining the Lyon Center's newsletter, social media and email campaigns, and outreach program. The selected candidate will also collaborate with partners to raise awareness of the Lyon Center while serving as lead coordinator for all communications and outreach events. Candidates should have experience coordinating communications, outreach, and events with preference given to candidates with experience translating research results in the gamebird or outdoor industry and experience with gamebird conservation. We will work closely with the selected candidate to provide ample professional development, such as training opportunities, conference attendance, and career counseling. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and executes a communications and outreach strategy Collaborates with staff to develop engaging content for communications and outreach channels Develops, distributes, tracks, and reports all communications and outreach for the Lyon Center Develops and maintains active collaborations with industry partners Interacts with respondents to Lyon Center communications and outreach Maintains a unified brand across social media and other communication channels Collaborates with other departments and partners to create engaging outreach campaigns Cultivates partners to raise awareness of the Lyon Center and its mission Participates in programmatic and strategic planning for the Lyon Center Performs administrative tasks associated with the position and the Lyon Center Oversees planning and hosting of Lyon Center outreach events MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with four years of related professional experience. Experience in outdoor communications and outreach is preferred. The ideal candidate has a passion for gamebirds, the outdoors, hunting, and translating research results for public consumption. Experience / Knowledge /

Additional Information

Job Title Gamebird Communications and Outreach Coordinator Agency East Texas A&M University Department President's Office Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the "My Experience " page has a section provided " Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) " to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. Please provide the following documents : Cover Letter Resume/CV Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered). Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at tamus? Share your experience