Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:December 2, 2024If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):1281-YN_ADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator
Business Title:Communications Specialist
Employee Type:Admin. Professional
Position Details:The Opportunity:The Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth Abundant Materials (JCDREAM) is seeking a dynamic individual to develop, execute, and support a comprehensive communication strategy and annual work plan as our Communications Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for writing, editing, and coordinating a variety of materials, including news releases, newsletters, magazines, annual reports, proposals, speeches, educational content, brochures, video footage, still photography, and web content. Additionally, you will promote and organize symposia, and develop and maintain a database of contacts to support JCDREAM's mission of fostering collaborative academic and industrial research, as well as public outreach and education. If you have a knack for creating engaging content and managing diverse communication projects, we encourage you to apply for our Communications Specialist.
Required Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel programs.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience or education in STEM field.
- Background in media and/or public information industries.
- Experience working in a startup or other fast paced work environment.
- Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.
Additional Information:Area/College: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Department Name: JCDream
City, State, Zip: Everett, Washington 98201
Department Link: Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Monthly Salary: $4,869.40 - $6,000 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: This position is eligible for overtime.
FTE: 100%
This is a permanent positionBackground Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
- External candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/CV section of your application.
- Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Required Documents:Time Type:Full time
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