Communications Consultant 2

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Communications Consultant 2

Working Title

SWRA Communications Consultant

Location

Olympia

EEO Statement

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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Communications Consultant 2

Working Title

SWRA Communications Consultant

Location

Olympia

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen’s non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

Union Represented

Yes

Overtime Eligible

Yes

Monthly FTE

1.0

Salary Step (minimum monthly amount)

$4,133.00

Salary Step (maximum monthly amount)

$5,556.00

Cyclic Position

No

Cyclic Details

n/a

Project Position

Yes

End Date

06/30/2025

Special Note

This is a full-time, overtime eligible, project position on the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College. This project position is funded through June 30, 2025.

Position Purpose

This position develops marketing, education, and outreach materials across the Student Wellness, Recreation, and Athletics (

SWRA

) department through the development of a variety of modalities including print, digital graphics, photography, and video projects. The position is responsible for designing and producing materials toward specific audiences, ensuring consistency in branding, design language, and messaging to ensure coordinated communication across the

SWRA

department and the college.

Nature and Scope

This position reports to the Director of Student Wellness, Recreation, and Athletics and works under general supervision and independently. The position works with the

SWRA

administrative team to develop a suite of communications and templates, as well as social media coverage to disseminate health education and information about programs and services across

SWRA

, including Student Wellness Services, Recreation and Outdoor programs, and Intercollegiate Athletics.

The incumbent fosters positive relationships among the

SWRA

staff and works with local and national media partners, Marketing and Communications staff, and Advancement staff to showcase programs and generate interest in attending and/or supporting the college.

Essential Functions

Develop relationships with offices across

SWRA

to create content promoting departmental programs and events.

Create plans for regular marketing need analysis, quarterly goals, objectives, and timeline, and identify most effective strategies for reaching students and community members with educational and promotional materials.

Write copy for internal and external facing websites, publications, and communication templates.

Develop regular promotional materials, including posters, media guides, printed programs, and brochures to increase program and student athlete visibility.

Design, maintain, and update message boards and signs in the Costantino Recreation Center (

CRC

), Student Wellness, and on campus.

Work with Marketing and Communications staff to coordinate brand management and ensure publications and social media posts are consistent with the overall branding design of the College.

Assist with graphics, logos, and publication creation as needed within the department.

Develop a marketing and promotion plan for internal and external audiences for upcoming Evergreen sports events,

SWRA

special events, and newsworthy stories to generate interest in Evergreen and the

SWRA

programs.

Utilize a variety of platforms to disseminate information during games to fans, such as updating the website and posting to social media.

Create budget projections and proposals for production costs.

Develop positive relationships with local media who cover or may cover Evergreen sports/events and on-campus colleagues in Marketing and Communications, campus newspaper, radio station, Photo Services, Print Shop, Media Loan, etc.

Contribute to the overall fundraising mission of

SWRA

by working cooperatively with the

SWRA

administrative team and others on all departmental development and sales initiatives, including the creation of standard and custom sponsorship packets as assigned.

Develop promotional materials for summer youth camps sponsored by the department with the goal of quality and consistency in the publications.

Work with

SWRA

staff to develop promotional materials for potential students and external community members that create a unified theme for presenting the

SWRA

programs and the college to a broad audience.

Additional Duties

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Outstanding attention to detail.

Skill and ability in marketing and promotional plans and information distribution, including writing for and utilizing social media, developing website content, live feeds, and uploads and publication materials, such as brochures and programs.

Extensive knowledge of The Evergreen Green State College wellness center, sports and recreational information, as well as other campus offices and programs.

Ability to communicate respectfully and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and foster a climate of equity and belonging.

Ability to collect and present data, including qualitative data and statistical information.

Skill in and ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as an integral member of the

SWRA

staff in planning and decision-making processes, and with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and public.

Skill and ability in a wide variety of computer programs and media platforms, including Microsoft 365, social media, web management programs, publishing software, etc.

Ability to learn, utilize, and teach others to use new technology/equipment as needed.

Knowledge of

FERPA

and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to climb step stools and reach for things in front of body and lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.

Ability to work outdoors with exposure to weather conditions, including rain, heat, and cold and in indoors environments that may include dust, noise, environmentally approved disinfectant fumes, and odors associated athletic facilities.

Ability to travel for occasional trips to other schools/facilities.

Ability to work before, during, and after all home games which occur during the day, as well as on evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.

Two years of experience in a communication role in a college or university.

Experience creating traditional, photographic, video, and digital content for web, print, and/or social media.

Conditions of Employment

Must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three days of beginning work.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per

RCW

28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.

Must be able to travel for occasional trips to other schools/facilities.

Must be available to work before, during, and after all home games which occur during the day, as well as on evenings and weekends.

Benefits

A full state benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid campus holidays; a generous medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; optional deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For more information about Evergreen’s excellent employee benefits, please view https://www.evergreen.edu/pay... .

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S2024-083 | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Open Date | 08/07/2024 | | Close Date | 08/19/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicants | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #1: Describe your skill and ability in marketing and promotional plans and information distribution, including writing for and utilizing social media, developing website content, live feeds, and uploads and publication materials, such as brochures and programs.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Knowledge, Skill, and Ability #2: Describe your skill and ability in a wide variety of computer programs and media platforms, including Microsoft 365, social media, web management programs, publishing software, etc.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Desired Qualification #1: Describe how you meet this qualification: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Desired Qualification #2: Describe how you meet this qualification: Two years of experience in a communication role in a college or university.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Desired Qualification #3: Describe how you meet this qualification: Experience creating traditional, photographic, video, and digital content for web, print, and/or social media.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Optional Documents

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