State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and...
CCWIS Communications Lead (CC4)
State of Washington Dept of Children, Youth, and..., Olympia, Washington, United States, 98502
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.”
Job Title:
CCWIS Communications Lead - Communication Consultant 4 (CC4)Location:
Remote Optional - Though this position is primarily remote, a hybrid schedule is an option depending upon space availability in the office where the preferred candidate resides. | Full-time, project-limited position with a projected appointment end date of 12/31/2029. | Some in-state travel is required for trainings, meetings or conferences as needed. Also, occasional out-of-state travel may be required as needed.Closes:
Thursday, October 17th, 2024Salary:
$5,117 - $6,876 Monthly
The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Communications Lead is an exciting opportunity for the right person to work in Organizational Change Management (OCM). We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, can travel statewide, and enjoys working remotely with a new team of professionals. Do you have unique communication skills that will benefit a major enterprise-level project? Are you ready to contribute to the largest project in DCYF history? If so, the Office of Transformation is looking for you!
The Opportunity:In this role, you’ll support a major CCWIS project by functioning as a multifaceted communicator and an excellent writer who can organize and control an extensive communications campaign for DCYF, Tribal partners, external interested parties and community members/groups. This position plans, develops, controls, manages, and drafts communications and publications for an informational campaign as part of the OCM work for DCYF's CCWIS efforts.
Some of what you will get to do:
Plan, draft and coordinate the release of CCWIS communications as directed by the OCM Manager.
Support the development of project-specific communication, including email templates, subscriptions, distribution lists and messages.
Plan, coordinate, and direct the collection, preparation, and dissemination of all informational materials to the public, mass news media, internal staff, community groups, tribal partners, regulatory authorities, legislature, DCYF Executive staff, and interested/affected parties.
Manage the CCWIS OCM Communication Plan, Communication Matrix, Interested/Affected Parties Matrix and other CCWIS OCM communications products.
Develop, implement, execute, and manage strategic, as well as operational, plans for internal and external audiences.
Deliver high quality, creative and integrated content development creation for different audiences as part of the CCWIS OCM efforts.
Write and edit content for dissemination including publications, websites and/or social media.
Ensure content across all platforms is consistent, inclusive, culturally relevant and appropriate while also meeting all accessibility and usability requirements.
Lead and participate in both internal and public working groups to enhance, develop, amend or create CCWIS OCM Communication documents, tasks, matrixes or other content.
Develop content for virtual, in-person, DCYF office or community-based meetings and presentations.
Promote engagement in the CCWIS project through organizing and conducting meetings, workshops and seminars.
What we are looking for:Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years in public relations, strategic communication, journalism, community outreach, project management, or a related field.ORAssociates degree AND five (5) years of professional experience in public relations, strategic communication, journalism, community outreach, project management, or a related field.ORBachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in public relations, strategic communication, journalism, community outreach, project management or a related field.
Required Competencies:
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to write for various audiences, including a racial equity and social justice view in communication products.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams, including a drive for engaging in new initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to develop and publish positive stories.
Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure and in crisis or emergency situations.
Demonstrated knowledge or proficiency of Organizational Change Management as it relates to IT project implementation.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office equipment.
Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, including SharePoint.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.
Prosci Organizational Change Management Certification.
Previous experience working with Washington State agencies and local governments, juvenile rehabilitation, child welfare or educational/childcare advocacy organizations.
Demonstrated familiarity with family and child support organizations, opportunities and issues in Washington State.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of the organization and operation of Washington State public-sector legislative, political, educational and economic development organizations.
How do I apply?Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
Current resume detailing experience and education
Supplemental Information:The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Danika Ashmore, at
danika.ashmore@dcyf.wa.gov . If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
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Description
Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community.”
Job Title:
CCWIS Communications Lead - Communication Consultant 4 (CC4)Location:
Remote Optional - Though this position is primarily remote, a hybrid schedule is an option depending upon space availability in the office where the preferred candidate resides. | Full-time, project-limited position with a projected appointment end date of 12/31/2029. | Some in-state travel is required for trainings, meetings or conferences as needed. Also, occasional out-of-state travel may be required as needed.Closes:
Thursday, October 17th, 2024Salary:
$5,117 - $6,876 Monthly
The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) Communications Lead is an exciting opportunity for the right person to work in Organizational Change Management (OCM). We are looking for someone who is a self-starter, can travel statewide, and enjoys working remotely with a new team of professionals. Do you have unique communication skills that will benefit a major enterprise-level project? Are you ready to contribute to the largest project in DCYF history? If so, the Office of Transformation is looking for you!
The Opportunity:In this role, you’ll support a major CCWIS project by functioning as a multifaceted communicator and an excellent writer who can organize and control an extensive communications campaign for DCYF, Tribal partners, external interested parties and community members/groups. This position plans, develops, controls, manages, and drafts communications and publications for an informational campaign as part of the OCM work for DCYF's CCWIS efforts.
Some of what you will get to do:
Plan, draft and coordinate the release of CCWIS communications as directed by the OCM Manager.
Support the development of project-specific communication, including email templates, subscriptions, distribution lists and messages.
Plan, coordinate, and direct the collection, preparation, and dissemination of all informational materials to the public, mass news media, internal staff, community groups, tribal partners, regulatory authorities, legislature, DCYF Executive staff, and interested/affected parties.
Manage the CCWIS OCM Communication Plan, Communication Matrix, Interested/Affected Parties Matrix and other CCWIS OCM communications products.
Develop, implement, execute, and manage strategic, as well as operational, plans for internal and external audiences.
Deliver high quality, creative and integrated content development creation for different audiences as part of the CCWIS OCM efforts.
Write and edit content for dissemination including publications, websites and/or social media.
Ensure content across all platforms is consistent, inclusive, culturally relevant and appropriate while also meeting all accessibility and usability requirements.
Lead and participate in both internal and public working groups to enhance, develop, amend or create CCWIS OCM Communication documents, tasks, matrixes or other content.
Develop content for virtual, in-person, DCYF office or community-based meetings and presentations.
Promote engagement in the CCWIS project through organizing and conducting meetings, workshops and seminars.
What we are looking for:Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling seven (7) years in public relations, strategic communication, journalism, community outreach, project management, or a related field.ORAssociates degree AND five (5) years of professional experience in public relations, strategic communication, journalism, community outreach, project management, or a related field.ORBachelor's degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field AND three (3) years of professional experience in public relations, strategic communication, journalism, community outreach, project management or a related field.
Required Competencies:
Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to write for various audiences, including a racial equity and social justice view in communication products.
Demonstrated ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams, including a drive for engaging in new initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to develop and publish positive stories.
Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure and in crisis or emergency situations.
Demonstrated knowledge or proficiency of Organizational Change Management as it relates to IT project implementation.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard office equipment.
Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs, including SharePoint.
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles.
Prosci Organizational Change Management Certification.
Previous experience working with Washington State agencies and local governments, juvenile rehabilitation, child welfare or educational/childcare advocacy organizations.
Demonstrated familiarity with family and child support organizations, opportunities and issues in Washington State.
Demonstrated basic knowledge of the organization and operation of Washington State public-sector legislative, political, educational and economic development organizations.
How do I apply?Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
Current resume detailing experience and education
Supplemental Information:The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
This position is included in the supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
The incumbent must successfully complete formal training courses as required by law, policy, and regional requirements within one year of their appointment.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position requires a valid unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license.
Degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org. Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist, Danika Ashmore, at
danika.ashmore@dcyf.wa.gov . If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.
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