Communications Specialist
United Territories of Pacific Islanders Washington - UTOPIA WA - Kent, Washington, us, 98089
Work at United Territories of Pacific Islanders Washington - UTOPIA WA
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A demonstrated commitment to our mission, vision, and values.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English; strong candidates may have additional language skills.
An ability to communicate with people or groups with varying perspectives or positions.
Motivated independent worker with innovative and creative thinking.
Strong social justice analysis, knowledge of systemic systems of oppression, and lived experience of the power of community organizing to transform lives and communities.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Self-Starter with a strong desire to learn.
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Microsoft Suite o DocumentationSupervisory responsibilitiesNoneWork environmentWeekly schedule will be between Monday through Friday, 9AM - 5PM, but some weekend and evening events may be required. Currently, this position is fully remote. Since this position is ineligible for overtime, flexing the work hours to not exceed 25 hours in one week is the employees responsibility.Use of personal vehicles is eligible for reimbursement in accordance with state and federal laws and UTOPIA Washington policy.Physical demandsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these physical demands.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
Ability to sit for up to 8 hours.Travel required.Limited regional and national travel may be required up to 5% of the time.Preferred education and experience
Two years of community organizing and/or cultural work, especially within the LGBTQI+ and/or Pacific Islander communities. Equivalent experience with facilitation or community engagement will be considered.
Experience doing cultural community engagement work, especially within QTPI, NHPI, or other communities of color.
Possess strong communication skills including public speaking, meeting facilitation, and writing.
Experienced in authentic and open relationship building with queer and trans people, Pacific Islanders, other people of color, and community allies.
Motivated independent worker with innovative and creative thinking.
Strong social justice analysis, knowledge of systemic systems of oppression, and lived experience of the power of community organizing to transform lives and communities.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.
Basic technology skills and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Additional eligibility requirementsWillingness to flex schedule to fulfill organizational needsUTOPIA Washington Non-Discrimination PolicyUTOPIA Washington is committed to creating and maintaining a socially diverse staff, volunteer, and program member base. UTOPIA Washington does not discriminate on the basis of class background or current income; employment status or type of employment; race; ethnicity, color, or national origin; religious background, creed, or affiliation; gender, gender expression or gender identity; sex; sexual orientation or sexual identity; age; height or weight; immigration status; past, present, or future disability, medical, or health condition; veteran or military status; relationship (marital or partnership) status; or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.Other dutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be reviewed at least twice per calendar year to assure non-documented tasks take no more than 10% of the employees time. recblid 87yqfeyksyvzttzlk686mewipqcgv4