Communications and Public Relations Coordinator
Spokane Regional Transportation Council, Spokane, WA, United States
The Communications and Public Relations Coordinator serves the key architect in developing an effective communications strategy for SRTC as a service organization in the Spokane region. The position communicates and coordinates MPO activities with a variety of external audiences including individuals, community groups, residents, business leaders, elected officials, and the media.
Communication Strategy Responsibilities
Developing and executing communication strategies to support the agency’s mission and vision
Implementing proactive communications involving diverse techniques including in-person events and social media platforms
Building business and advocacy group relationships and expanding the visibility of the organization
Public Participation Responsibilities
Design engagement materials and strategies to foster effective public participation into the agency’s planning activities
Work with staff to effectively integrate outreach activities into their routine planning activities and projects
Assist staff in implementing equitable and tailored outreach strategies as identified in SRTC’s Public Participation Plan
Minimum Qualifications Required Experience
3+ years of successful experience in communications, public relations, community engagement, or comparable activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of field-related experience, and diversity of perspective
Public sector/nonprofit experience
Required Credentials
Graduation from a 4-year accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree related to Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skilled in social media marketing and management across many platforms, digital advertising experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to write across multiple genres, including technical, creative, advertising and journalistic genres.
Skilled in website management and content creation, specifically with WordPress.
Working knowledge about event planning and budget management.
Must be able to communicate effectively in large and small group settings.
Working knowledge of community engagement approaches or principles.
Working knowledge of audiovisual equipment such as portable laptop computers and projectors.
Skilled with creative problem-solving and identification of relevant information to solve poorly defined problems.
Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
Skilled in project management, and training others: proficient with comprehending project needs, developing strategies based on general problem statements and interacting with management, planners and other staff.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, when required.
SRTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SRTC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Communication Strategy Responsibilities
Developing and executing communication strategies to support the agency’s mission and vision
Implementing proactive communications involving diverse techniques including in-person events and social media platforms
Building business and advocacy group relationships and expanding the visibility of the organization
Public Participation Responsibilities
Design engagement materials and strategies to foster effective public participation into the agency’s planning activities
Work with staff to effectively integrate outreach activities into their routine planning activities and projects
Assist staff in implementing equitable and tailored outreach strategies as identified in SRTC’s Public Participation Plan
Minimum Qualifications Required Experience
3+ years of successful experience in communications, public relations, community engagement, or comparable activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of field-related experience, and diversity of perspective
Public sector/nonprofit experience
Required Credentials
Graduation from a 4-year accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree related to Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skilled in social media marketing and management across many platforms, digital advertising experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to write across multiple genres, including technical, creative, advertising and journalistic genres.
Skilled in website management and content creation, specifically with WordPress.
Working knowledge about event planning and budget management.
Must be able to communicate effectively in large and small group settings.
Working knowledge of community engagement approaches or principles.
Working knowledge of audiovisual equipment such as portable laptop computers and projectors.
Skilled with creative problem-solving and identification of relevant information to solve poorly defined problems.
Ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
Skilled in project management, and training others: proficient with comprehending project needs, developing strategies based on general problem statements and interacting with management, planners and other staff.
Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, when required.
SRTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SRTC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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