Chelan County PUD · 10 hours ago
Director – Communications & Public Affairs
Wenatchee, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $265K/yr
10+ years expChelan Public Utility District is seeking an experienced Director of Communications & Public Affairs to lead how we inform, engage, and build trust with our customer-owners, communities, and public partners. This role provides strategic leadership for District communications, public affairs, government and regulatory relations, and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Lead District-wide communications, public affairs, marketing, branding, visitor services, and alignment of wildfire program strategy
Advise the Board of Commissioners and senior leadership on public messaging, policy positions, and stakeholder engagement
Direct government and regulatory affairs activities; support effective coordination with local, state, federal, and tribal partners
Develop and implement communication strategies supporting strategic initiatives, infrastructure projects, and organizational change
Serve as a public spokesperson and guide leaders in media and public engagement
Lead and develop teams; foster collaboration and alignment across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Administration, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, communications, government relations, or related leadership roles
Strong written, verbal, and public-speaking skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Public sector or utility experience highly desirable
Benefits
Zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits
Access to the employee assistance program
A VEBA health reimbursement account
Long-term care
Washington state retirement PERS participation
Optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan
Leave
Life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 27 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure
12 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid jury duty
Short-term disability & long-term disability
Basic life
AD&D
Optional voluntary life
Optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Educational assistance
Various rewards and recognition programs
Position specific stipends
Company
Chelan County PUD
Chelan County Public Utility District was formed in 1936 by local voters who wanted affordable power for rural as well as urban residents.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.79M2022-05-31Series Unknown· $0.79M
Leadership Team
Dan Legard, CPA
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Risk Officer
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