What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engagement & Communications Specialist position at City of Everett, WA?
Salary
$39.86 - $51.82 Hourly
Location
Everett, WA
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
D250xx
Department
Communications
Opening Date
04/03/2025
Engagement & Communications Specialist
Salary range $39.86 - $51.82 /hour plus a comprehensive benefits package
The City of Everett is currently accepting applications for the appointive position of Engagement & Communications Specialist in the City's Engagement Department. This is a part time position, working up to 32 hours per week.
The City of Everett's Engagement Department is responsible for creating and maintaining pathways that support and encourage deeper, and more trusting relationships between public organizations and communities with a focus on modernizing platforms and access. This Department has a strong focus on communication and engaging with those who traditionally have not had strong connections to city government.
Why Everett?
Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, and value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefits.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Mayor or their designee, this position assists in the operation of the City's engagement and communications function with an emphasis on developing, establishing and maintaining social media and website strategies to meet organizational objectives. Assists in public relations and marketing to engagement and involvement among all city residents. An employee in this classification is responsible for writing, designing, and editing communication materials and social media content for City programs and social media platforms.
Employees in this classification assist in the coordination of communication to external audiences. This position is responsible for content creation and working with all city team members to ensure a robust social media presence. Employees in this classification are also responsible for creating and implementing a website improvement plan that will make online interactions easier and more accessible for people. This position will require attendance at some community events and assisting with some neighborhood meetings. Employees in this class may be required to direct the work of program staff, which includes professional and administrative employees on a project basis. Work is reviewed through observation and through evaluation of positive influence, analysis, results and effectiveness.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
All interested applicants are required to submit
PROCEDURES/DEADLINE
Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.Completed applications must be submitted through the City's online application system. INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Filing Opens: 4/3/2025
Filing Closes: Open Until Filled
APPOINTIVED
250xx
The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package consisting of the following
An additional benefit is available through a Voluntary Life Insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.
A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical.
The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to employees and family members.
Generous vacation and sick leave benefits are provided to employees. Ten annual holidays and two floating holidays are paid.
$39.86 - $51.82 Hourly
Location
Everett, WA
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
D250xx
Department
Communications
Opening Date
04/03/2025
- Description
- Benefits
Engagement & Communications Specialist
Salary range $39.86 - $51.82 /hour plus a comprehensive benefits package
The City of Everett is currently accepting applications for the appointive position of Engagement & Communications Specialist in the City's Engagement Department. This is a part time position, working up to 32 hours per week.
The City of Everett's Engagement Department is responsible for creating and maintaining pathways that support and encourage deeper, and more trusting relationships between public organizations and communities with a focus on modernizing platforms and access. This Department has a strong focus on communication and engaging with those who traditionally have not had strong connections to city government.
Why Everett?
Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, and value work-life balance.
The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.
The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefits.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Mayor or their designee, this position assists in the operation of the City's engagement and communications function with an emphasis on developing, establishing and maintaining social media and website strategies to meet organizational objectives. Assists in public relations and marketing to engagement and involvement among all city residents. An employee in this classification is responsible for writing, designing, and editing communication materials and social media content for City programs and social media platforms.
Employees in this classification assist in the coordination of communication to external audiences. This position is responsible for content creation and working with all city team members to ensure a robust social media presence. Employees in this classification are also responsible for creating and implementing a website improvement plan that will make online interactions easier and more accessible for people. This position will require attendance at some community events and assisting with some neighborhood meetings. Employees in this class may be required to direct the work of program staff, which includes professional and administrative employees on a project basis. Work is reviewed through observation and through evaluation of positive influence, analysis, results and effectiveness.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain city's online presence, including social media, intranet, and the city's websites.
- Assist in providing engagement strategy, branding, and support for large-scale City projects and issues. This position will participate in the communication strategies for major topics, incidents, and emergencies.
- Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive communication/public information programs for the City's written, oral, and multi-media communications with the public, the news media, social media platforms, and City staff. Upholds and protects City brand standards.
- Assist in identify emerging public concerns or issues; implement responsive communications strategies, including online content, community meetings, and news releases.
- Assist departments in developing strategic online engagement and media relations plans as needed.
- Assist in the coordination and promotion of large-scale community meetings and forums.
- Respond in a timely, helpful and effective manner to the activities, scheduling and communication needs of the City Council or individual members and to written and oral inquiries from the public.
- Complete a number of original works, including internal and external communications, articles for a variety of publications, employee newsletters, speeches, or outlines for guest appearances at engagement opportunities.
- Perform related work and special projects as assigned.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely related field and
- 4 years related experience in media relations, marketing or public relations.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a Washington State Driver's License.
All interested applicants are required to submit
- City of Everett online employment application
- Resume (not to exceed two pages)
PROCEDURES/DEADLINE
Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.Completed applications must be submitted through the City's online application system. INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Filing Opens: 4/3/2025
Filing Closes: Open Until Filled
APPOINTIVED
250xx
The City of Everett provides a comprehensive health benefits package consisting of the following
- Kaiser Permanente CORE HMO or HMA self-insured Medical Plan
- Delta Dental Service Plan
- HMA self-insured Vision Plan
- Life Insurance for the employee in the amount of 2x the annual salary to $250,000 maximum
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy
- Long Term Disability Policy
An additional benefit is available through a Voluntary Life Insurance program for the employee, spouse, and children. The employee pays the premiums for this benefit.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State.
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation.
A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and/or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical.
The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to employees and family members.
Generous vacation and sick leave benefits are provided to employees. Ten annual holidays and two floating holidays are paid.
Salary : $250,000
