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Join our Human Services Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Team!
The Snohomish County Office of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to fill the position of Marketing Specialist. As a Marketing Specialist, you will play a vital role in recruiting and retaining quality volunteer advocates for abused, neglected, and abandoned children within the juvenile dependency court system.
Position requires evening and weekend work. It is not available for remote or hybrid work schedules.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with public relations work.
- Represent Snohomish County CASA at community outreach events.
- Manage our social media platforms to promote the CASA mission.
- Produce marketing materials including digital, and print ads, banners, posters, fliers, etc.
- Draft internal and external communications to enhance program visibility.
- Develop and implement volunteer recruitment campaigns.
- Spearhead projects focused on enhancing volunteer retention.
- Lead special projects and events to benefit the children and families we serve, fostering a positive impact on their lives.
Key Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this role will possess the following:
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment with tasks that vary each day.
- Strong capability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience in marketing, social media management, and communications.
- Experience in community outreach.
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of our volunteers and program goals.
- Passion for child advocacy, family preservation, and the CASA mission.
Join us in advocating for the best interests of children, ensuring they have a voice, a forever home, and a bright future.
To be considered for hiring, the applicant must consent to a background check initially and every year thereafter, to include: 1) screening through the National Sex Offender registry, and 2) Child Abuse & Neglect history.
We are proud to offer an outstanding benefitpackage to employees and their dependents.
You’ll get PERS retirement contributions, excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, with long-term disability, life insurance, and more.
We provide:
- 40-hour work week
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave and vacation
- 2 bonus floating holidays
This job posting is to fill one (1) position and to create an eligibility register to fill future Marketing Specialist openings. The first application review date is March 4, 2024. This job posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
- Application received on or before 3/03/2024.
- Initial screening for minimum qualifications and essay questions reviewed by subject matter experts.
- Interviews with the most qualified applicants will be the week of 3/11/2024.
- Prior to hire, candidates will need to meet all special requirements listed below.
- Anticipated start date is to be determined.
Snohomish County Human Services strives to be an equitable and trauma-informed department. Our department believes every interaction, procedure, and policy provides an opportunity to build a pathway toward a more resilient and restorative Snohomish County.
BASIC FUNCTION
Develops and implements successful marketing plans, strategies and tactics that meet short term and long term promotional, financial, and operational objectives.
Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Identifies prospective partners, develops proposals, makes presentations, negotiates sponsorships, completes worksheets for agreement preparation, coordinates requirements, and on-site coordination.
- Sources and secures resources from corporate and local partners that enhance, support, strengthen and expand the promotion of Snohomish County.
- Oversees and assists in producing all marketing materials (digital, print ads, banners, posters, fliers, etc.) and overall campaigns.
- Works with media buyers, production companies and section staff in developing and implementing the marketing/advertising/promotional campaigns within budget. Coordinates and monitors the use of social media resources.
- Oversees the promotions of facilities, including production of sales materials, client solicitation, collaborations with trade and tourism organizations.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and promotion of marketing programs aimed at potential and existing partners and public; prepares target marketing research and reports, including web-site development and maintenance.
- Writes and submits press releases or special interest stories for the media.
- Oversees all onsite-media coverage and promotions.
- Assists with the organization of special events.
- Prepares and distributes media kits.
- Operates as point of contact for program area.
- Assists with sales and promotions.
- Oversees the development of promotional materials
- Assists with public relations duties as needed.
- Works with and attends meetings with Staff, Advisory Boards, Media Buyers, Production Companies, entertainers, promoters, organizations, committees, and designated individuals that are an integral part of, or are involved with activities, events and programs as requested.
- Develops correspondence and reports as needed.
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration or related field; AND two (2) years experience in event management, advertising and promotions, marketing or public relations; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Drivers License will be required for employment
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- principles and practices of marketing, advertising and promotions;
- events coordination;
- public relations techniques;
- budget and record keeping techniques;
- project management;
- strong organizational skills;
- Microsoft Office software applications;
- web-site development and maintenance;
- social media applications;
- office practices and procedures;
Ability to:
- prepare and negotiate agreement terms;
- write effectively writing and communication verbally;
- establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, partners, political officials, media and the public;
- meet deadlines and cope with interruptions;
- follow-through and be detail-oriented;
- operate standard office equipment and computer software programs;
- be results oriented.
SUPERVISION
Position reports directly to the CASA Division Supervisor. Assignments are of a general nature and the work is reviewed through reports and outcomes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the office setting and outdoors as necessary. The Specialist may be requested to work evenings and holidays, as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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