*** ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (Communications) ***

The Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts; Vancouver, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement

Employer paid medical, dental, and vis

Paid vacation, sick leave, and HOLID

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

Clark Regional Wastewater District in Vancouver, WA seeks an Administrative Specialist (Communications) to develop and implement communications, marketing and outreach materials for internal and external audiences. The role involves storytelling, copywriting, editing, and presenting complex information clearly across multiple channels.

The ideal candidate brings five years of relevant experience, strong writing and proofreading skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMS, databases, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in journalism, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field.
• Five years of responsible and relevant experience in communications, public information, marketing, or digital/media relations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external communications, marketing and outreach materials supporting branding and strategic goals.
• Create compelling stories, messages, and presentations for diverse audiences and platforms.
• Edit and prepare official documents, manage records, coordinate data, and support meetings.

Skills

Creative writing

Copywriting & editing

MS Office Suite

Databases

Adobe Creative Suite

CMS (content management systems)

Photo & video editing

Organized & deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Databases

Adobe Creative Suite

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Photo & video editing

Job description

*** ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (Communications) ***

Clark Regional Wastewater District is seeking an Administrative Specialist to facilitate communications and public outreach and provide professional administrative support across a variety of District departments, programs, and public-facing initiatives. This new position is ideal for a creative, highly organized professional who can turn complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging documents and messages for employees, customers, community partners, media, and the general public.

Ideal Candidate:

• Skilled in writing and speaking creatively, concisely and accurately about complex subjects for a broad range of audiences using various mediums
• Proficient in proofreading, copywriting and copy editing, including proper business English, spelling and grammar
• Proficient using computers, personal communication devices, internet, social media applications and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, Adobe Creative Suite content management systems, photo and video editing
• Organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, deadline driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with a high level of professionalism and discretion

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement internal and external communications, marketing and outreach materials that support the District’s branding and strategic communications and outreach goals and initiatives
• Apply storytelling and copywriting skills to create compelling stories, messages and presentations for varying audiences, mediums and information platforms that help tell the District’s story
• Editing and preparing official documents and materials, document management, records coordination, data tracking and reporting, procurement support, and meeting coordination

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Five years of responsible and relevant experience, including:
  • communications, public information, marketing, or digital and media relations
  • advanced administrative support, word processing, editing, proofreading
• Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license with a good driving record

Monthly salary range: $5,674 - $7,418

Starting monthly salary range (DOQ): $5,674 - $6,488

Comprehensive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• PERS retirement
• Employer paid family medical, dental, and vision
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Long-term disability insurance

For more information, visit: https://www.crwwd.com/jobs.html .

Clark Regional Wastewater District (District) is a professional and growing utility located in Vancouver, WA and is accredited by the American Public Works Association.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position remains open until filled.

Position: *** ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (Communications) ***