Sound Transit · 16 hours ago
Internal Communications Coordinator
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$21.63/hr - $54.32/hr
3+ years expSound Transit is a public transportation agency dedicated to providing safe and reliable transit services. The Internal Communications Coordinator will support the development and delivery of internal communications and events, providing writing, editing, and technical support to the internal communications team.
Public TransportationRailroadTransportation
Responsibilities
Provides general support for intranet maintenance and implementation; helps contributors with intranet technical support and consulting; monitors two-way engagement on intranet platform
Supports migration to new intranet platforms as applicable
Produces and copyedits employee-facing content, and supports layout on the intranet as directed by Sr. Internal Communications Specialist
Provides planning support for client communications; coordinates work plans; tracks deliverables, deadlines, and assignments; facilitates review cycles
Provides editing support on internal documents such as guidelines, reports, handbooks and procedures
Supports, plans, and executes production for employee-facing events including staff appreciation events and all-staff meetings (virtual, hybrid, in-person)
Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency
Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy
It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees
It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications, or closely related field
Three years of editorial and writing experience working in the journalism, marketing, event planning, or communications field; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, including AP writing style and plain talk standards
Principles of research, writing, editing
Technical competence with Office 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint) and online cloud editing tools
Cultural diversity and sensitivity
Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports
Establishing relationships and working collaboratively with teams across disciplines to meet deadlines and produce quality products
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented and able to multitask
Applying problem-solving techniques
Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy
Responding to inquiries in effective oral and written communication
Preferred
Management of employee-facing websites, intranets, and other collaborative technologies
Principles of data collection and analysis for web and email platforms
Canva, Adobe CC suite or other graphic design software
Project management
Benefits
Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
Pet Insurance.
ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
Company
Sound Transit
Sound Transit is a public transit agency serving the Seattle metropolitan area.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Juan Higuera
Chief of Staff to CEO
John S. Henry, CPA, CMA, CTP
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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