Job Description

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.
Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.
Job/Department Summary:
Working independently, under the general direction of the Director of Chico Performances and North State Symphony, the Marketing and Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, overseeing, and analyzing all marketing and communication campaigns and initiatives for programs within University Public Engagement (UPE). UPE programs include Chico Performances, North State Symphony, University Box Office, University Concessions, and Commencement. The primary focus is on Chico Performances and North State Symphony marketing, with the overarching goal of selling tickets and creating a positive public image in support of the mission of UPE and the University. Incumbent is expected to develop positive working relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including patrons, artists/agencies, community partners, media outlets, vendors/support providers, university staff, and faculty.
Required Education and Experience:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
AND
Four years of relevant experience that includes demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies and campaigns, with a record of achieving measurable results.
*An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferences:
Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills:

• Experience in arts, event, or nonprofit marketing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with website content management systems, particularly WordPress, and familiarity with web accessibility, design, and branding standards.
• Proven success in managing digital campaigns that resulted in increased engagement, reach, or return on investment
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns across multiple media channels, including digital, print, broadcast, and social media.

Time Base: Full-time
Pay Plan: 12/12
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm
CSU Classification Salary Range: $70,524 (Step 1) - $102,732 per year (Step 20).
Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit
Additional Information:
California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates.
About Chico State:
Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century.
The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
CSU, Chico's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person at CSU, Chico Police Department or by calling . It is also available on the web at .
Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 01/07/26. Applications received after that date may be considered.)
Advertised: Dec 10 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

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