Port of Whitman County
Communications Director
Port of Whitman County, Colfax, Washington, United States, 99111
*Essential Responsibilities: *
*The principal duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. *
Essential responsibilities for the Communications Director may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design and implement the Port's communication strategies, platforms, and materials to promote the Port's initiativesCreate and manage communications materials, including press releases, publications, handouts, presentations, and funding applications that align with the Port's brand and guidelinesCreate content and maintain the Port's website and social media accountsTrack engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisionsLead social media campaigns and public engagement projects ?Develop and recommend external communications programs, managing effective communication with the media and public ?Write press releases, handle media calls, distribute media calls to appropriate staff members ?Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community, including industry representatives, environmental interests and community-based organizations. ?Help deliver strategic community outreach programs for port activities, issues, and stakeholders, including assisting in development of programs and actively participating in support of the port's key initiatives. ?Ensure compliance with public disclosure and record retention laws ?Manage special projects as assigned ?Actively support the Port's mission and vision and demonstrate values consistently ?Work effectively as a team player with all Port employeesOther duties as assigned
*Qualifications: *
Education: Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or public affairs is desired.*Experience: * 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in serving communication or public relations needs in the private or public sector is desired. Experience in graphic design, and articulating positioning/messaging with context of web content. Demonstrated experience implementing content management systems and dynamic databases.
*Skills: *
Computer Skills: Skilled in print and online publishing applications, including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of graphic design/publishing applications.
Social Media: Experience with optimization of social media.
*Analytical skills: * Able to gather relevant data from appropriate sources; identify all relevant factors or restrictions; apply logical reasoning to determine relationship of variables; develop results-oriented conclusions; test assumptions, observe results, and incorporate revisions or corrections.
*Communication Skills: * College level written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate effectively up, down, and across the entire organization clearly and succinctly in a variety of styles to get messages across that have the desired effect. Must have the ability to develop and deliver formal presentations in a variety of settings. (i.e.: one-on-one, small or large groups). Excellent social skills for effective interaction with groups and individuals, including elected officials, officials of various government agencies
*The principal duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. *
Essential responsibilities for the Communications Director may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design and implement the Port's communication strategies, platforms, and materials to promote the Port's initiativesCreate and manage communications materials, including press releases, publications, handouts, presentations, and funding applications that align with the Port's brand and guidelinesCreate content and maintain the Port's website and social media accountsTrack engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisionsLead social media campaigns and public engagement projects ?Develop and recommend external communications programs, managing effective communication with the media and public ?Write press releases, handle media calls, distribute media calls to appropriate staff members ?Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the community, including industry representatives, environmental interests and community-based organizations. ?Help deliver strategic community outreach programs for port activities, issues, and stakeholders, including assisting in development of programs and actively participating in support of the port's key initiatives. ?Ensure compliance with public disclosure and record retention laws ?Manage special projects as assigned ?Actively support the Port's mission and vision and demonstrate values consistently ?Work effectively as a team player with all Port employeesOther duties as assigned
*Qualifications: *
Education: Bachelor's degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or public affairs is desired.*Experience: * 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in serving communication or public relations needs in the private or public sector is desired. Experience in graphic design, and articulating positioning/messaging with context of web content. Demonstrated experience implementing content management systems and dynamic databases.
*Skills: *
Computer Skills: Skilled in print and online publishing applications, including Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of graphic design/publishing applications.
Social Media: Experience with optimization of social media.
*Analytical skills: * Able to gather relevant data from appropriate sources; identify all relevant factors or restrictions; apply logical reasoning to determine relationship of variables; develop results-oriented conclusions; test assumptions, observe results, and incorporate revisions or corrections.
*Communication Skills: * College level written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate effectively up, down, and across the entire organization clearly and succinctly in a variety of styles to get messages across that have the desired effect. Must have the ability to develop and deliver formal presentations in a variety of settings. (i.e.: one-on-one, small or large groups). Excellent social skills for effective interaction with groups and individuals, including elected officials, officials of various government agencies