The Citrus Research Board (CRB) is a grower-funded commodity Board that operates under the authority of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Marketing Branch.
The CRB’s mission is to ensure a sustainable California citrus industry for the benefit of growers by identifying and prioritizing research need, and investing in and promoting sound science.
We have an immediate opportunity for a Communications and Events Coordinator to join our team in Visalia, CA.
The Communications & Events Coordinator is a key element in the fluid operation of the CRB Communications Department. This position serves at the direction of the CRB President, assisting in day-to-day details, planning in-house meetings, aiding in event management and execution, posting and dispersing meeting notices, producing meeting packets and occasionally recording subsequent meeting minutes.
The Communications Coordinator should be an excellent communicator with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. A strong background in administrative support and event planning experience is preferred. Ultimately, this position will assist and help ensure clear communication of our organization’s message across all channels.
The person we’re looking for has:
- BA/BS in communications, public relations, event management, marketing or agriculture is desired, but not required.
- Two years of proven experience as a Communications Assistant, Communications Specialist, Event Specialist, or similar role.
- Experience in agriculture, specifically citrus, desired, but not required.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel); familiarity with design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) and content management systems is a plus.
- Solid editing and researching skills.
- Ability to create and organize electronic files.
- Excellent clear and effective communication abilities (oral and written).
- Strong attention to detail (thorough and accurate).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to consistently produce minutes in a timely fashion.
What’s in it for you?
- A rewarding career with competitive compensation which includes a full benefits package.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Company-sponsored health insurance.
- Vision and dental plans for you and dependents.
- Retirement plans.
