Thurston County seeks an experienced communications professional to lead the development and implementation of an effective education and outreach strategy that will increase the visibility and promote the vision of the stormwater program. This position works within the Education & Outreach III classification for Resources Stewardship’s Water Resources Division (Stormwater Utility).
Responsibilities include managing a two-person staff team to ensure work efforts support the overall strategy and desired outcomes. Analyzes audiences, barriers, motivators, and desired outcomes to develop appropriate and effective communication and outreach strategies. Develops key messages to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences through a wide variety of communications platforms, including digital, social, and traditional media. Assists in maintaining the Division’s website content. Oversees the production of creative, appealing, and informative outreach materials (e.g., brochures, fliers, advertisements, displays, and newsletters).
Manages day-to-day aspects of communications, education and outreach (E&O) projects to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality deliverables. Defines key performance indicators and measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the Stormwater Utility’s education and E&O efforts. Develops and administers professional service contracts, inter-local agreements, and grants. Provides communication consulting, strategy development, and implementation services to internal staff and customers.
Builds and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal staff and external partners, including municipalities and State agencies. Coordinates and collaborates with communications and E&O staff in other County departments in order to unify the messaging delivered across all levels of the organization and the communities we serve. Regularly coordinates with local and regional communications professionals to share resources and align communications and E&O programs for increased effectives.
Salary: $5,189 – $6,902 per month
Closes: 6/19/16