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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Communications Specialist III

Seattle - Regional area, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$82K/yr - $105K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Communications Specialist III to join their dynamic team focused on watershed planning and restoration efforts. This role involves developing and implementing communication and engagement plans to build community understanding and support for capital projects aimed at improving water quality and restoring habitats.

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Responsibilities

Support the Capital Delivery Section by developing strategies, standards, templates and best practices for Outreach and Communications

Support the development and management of project-specific consultant work orders, review consultant deliverables and assist PMs in assuring compliance with County and WLRD policies

Work with project managers and project sponsors to assess outreach and communications needs and develop communications plans for capital projects at all stages in the project life cycle

The position will develop news releases, flyers, postcards, social media ads, and websites for capital project communications strategy appropriate to the project audiences, with support and subject matter oversight provided by project management staff and consultants

Participate in public meetings, engaging with community members to share information and solicit input on WLRD projects and priorities

Qualification

Strategic communications planningTechnical information synthesisDigitalSocial media proficiencyOutreach materials developmentCustomer relationship buildingEnvironmental educationSocial marketingMulticultural project experience

Required

Skilled in developing and implementing strategic communications plans with clear direction, concise messaging, and measurable outcomes

Skills in synthesizing and communicating technical information in ways that everyone can understand to include the development of outreach materials, news releases, web content etc

Skills in identifying and assessing the communication needs of key audiences, including multi-lingual and disability audiences

Proficiency with digital and social media platforms and curating web content using tools such as Sitecore, GovDelivery, PublicInput, and other social media platforms, MS Teams Platform and related applications

Education in marketing, journalism, science/technical communications or related field or experience leading communications work, to include developing communications strategies, identifying tactics, developing materials, implementing and evaluating events or projects

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions

Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust to others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Preferred

Direct experience with communication in natural resources management field

Background in environmental education, social marketing, or multicultural projects

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs