The NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota is a collaborative force driving innovation at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and community. We unite partners from across the state and beyond to solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time, food security, while strengthening rural economies and fostering cross-cultural connections. https://farmsfeedstheworld.com/
This position is funded through the National Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement with an anticipated award of $160 million over up to 10 years.
Description & Details: The Marketing Manager is responsible for leading the Engine’s marketing strategy and audience engagement efforts through campaign management, event oversight, digital marketing, and brand growth initiatives that expand visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and support organizational objectives.
Marketing Strategy & Campaigns:
Develop annual marketing strategy
Build integrated marketing campaigns
Manage campaign calendars
Develop audience growth strategies
Support recruitment and partner engagement campaigns
Manage brand positioning
Event Planning & Oversight:
Lead planning and execution of Engine events
Manage conference participation and trade shows
Coordinate event vendors and logistics
Oversee sponsorship activation
Develop event marketing plans
Track event KPIs and engagement metrics
Digital Marketing & Brand Management:
Oversee website strategy and optimization
Manage email marketing campaigns
Coordinate paid and organic digital campaigns
Ensure brand consistency across platforms
Develop marketing collateral and promotional assets
Analytics & Growth:
Montior marketing performance metrics
Analyze audience engagement trends
Generate marketing performance reports
Recommend optimization strategies
Hiring Range: $85,000-110,000 + DOE
Pay is based on several factors, including budget, labor market, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and/or certification and other business considerations.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or marketing.
Preferred Qualifications: Social media content creation and management, Podcast production, and public policy communications. Working proficiency in Premier Pro, Canva and HubSpot.
Core Competencies: Must have completed a 6-month internship in agriculture communications; agriculture technology communications internship preferred.
Applicant Materials Required: Submit application, resume and three professional references.
Our commitment to caring for our employees isn’t just words—it’s proven. In NDSU’s most recent Gallup Engagement Survey, our strengths centered on care and development. “My supervisor, or someone at work, cares about me as a person” and “I have the opportunities to learn and grow”, were noted as top drivers. This reflects the culture you’ll experience here.
Join a workplace that invests in your well-being, your future, and your success.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
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100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for single and family coverage
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Choice of PPO/Basic or High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA
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Coverage begins the first of the month after your hire date
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Wellness incentives for healthy lifestyle participation
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Employer retirement contributions ranging from 7.5% up to an impressive 12.26%, depending on position
(One of the strongest retirement packages in the region!) - Your future is a priority, and it shows.
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Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
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Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
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Supportive work-life balance
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Tuition waivers for employees (up to three classes per calendar year)
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50% tuition waiver for spouse/partner and dependents
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Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Care
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Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
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Supplemental Retirement Plans
About Us:
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, [email protected].
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
Veteran’s Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information:
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or [email protected].
