Senior Public Affairs & Communications Leader (Remote)

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind seeks a Communication Consultant 5 to lead strategic internal and external communications across multiple programs. The role directs public relations, branding, digital content, and outreach, and collaborates with staff to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

The position emphasizes accessibility, plain language, and collaboration while supporting agency initiatives and crisis communications as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, lead, and direct comprehensive communications and public relations programs.
• Skilled in developing information and public relations strategies that support agency mission, vision, and values.
• Skills in analyzing public understanding of agency programs and evaluating effectiveness of communications.

Responsibilities

• Advise agency director and leadership on communication strategies to advance agency priorities, including legislative, rule, and policy work affecting multiple programs and divisions.
• Serve as communications specialist to agency heads in communications and public relations, ensuring alignment and impact across the agency.
• Develop, deploy, and measure strategic outreach plans and narratives for agency initiatives, legislative priorities, and budget requests.
• Lead agency website, email, social media platforms, and newsletter efforts as technical administrator and front-end developer.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public relations

Media management

Content creation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Tools

GovDelivery

HTML

Photoshop

Adobe

Excel

Job description

Washington State Department of Services for the Blind seeks a Communication Consultant 5 to lead strategic internal and external communications across multiple programs. The role directs public relations, branding, digital content, and outreach, and collaborates with staff to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

The position emphasizes accessibility, plain language, and collaboration while supporting agency initiatives and crisis communications as needed.