Communications Manager

Manager - Communications

Salary: $147,840.00 - $184,800.00 Annually
Location: 203 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee, WA
Employer: Public Utility District No. 1 of Chelan County
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. In your cover letter, please share how your education and experience have prepared you to lead a full-service communications team supporting Chelan PUD's 50-year vision and community-focused mission. Include examples of your experience with internal and external communications, branding, customer outreach, community engagement, and creative services. Incomplete materials will not be considered. To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 8.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Chelan PUD does not sponsor work visas such as H-1B, E-3, F-1, OPT, student visas, TN, or any other visas. Candidates and employees must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
Salary Range

The advertised hiring range for Manager - Communications is $147,840 - $184,800, with a maximum opportunity of up to $221,760 with tenure and strong performance.
Benefits

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, and a VEBA health reimbursement account. Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan. Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life. The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends. For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.
License Requirements

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
As part of its recruiting process, Chelan PUD may engage a third-party vendor to perform previous employment verification, education verification, and reference checking.
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.