INEF Communications Coordinator

Available Title(s):

1281-YN_ADMINPRO - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title:

INEF Communications Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The INEF Communication Coordinator is a member of the WSU Tri-Cities Office of Marketing and Communication, an in-house strategic and creative team that proactively brings the universities’ stories to a broad variety of audiences in support of WSU Tri-Cities’ mission.

This role primarily supports the Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) annual marketing and communications plan. Working with the INEF team on the Tri-Cities campus and INEF colleagues throughout the WSU System, the INEF Communication Coordinator works to promote INEF activities and initiatives to a wide variety of audiences through press releases, one-pagers and informational handouts, social media posts, and more.

When not actively engaged in INEF work, the INEF Communications Coordinator will assist the WSU Tri-Cities Office of Marketing and Communication to promote the mission of WSU Tri-Cities.

WSU Tri-Cities is committed to creating a student-ready campus, marked by academic excellence, career-connected learning, and social belonging. This commitment is informed by our belief that all students, faculty, and staff contribute value to our campus culture. We ascribe to an assets-based framework for understanding and celebrating difference and are deeply committed to closing equity gaps where they exist. We are proud that almost half of our students are the first in their family to attend college and almost half of our students identify as students of color. We believe that this diversity is a great strength in the classroom and across the many co-curricular activities in which WSU Tri-Cities students participate and lead.

Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media OR two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.

• Experience creating social media content.

• Experience working with members of the media.

• Knowledge of AP Style, with an ability to follow editorial standards and apply university brand messaging.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Outlook PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience developing communications for the Energy sector or similar audiences.

• Proven ability to write interesting, accessible copy about complex topics for both nontechnical and scientific-interested audiences.

• Prior experience with photography and/or videography.

• Ability to design flyers, brochures, graphics etc. using Adobe products (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop etc.)

• Understanding of SEO best practices.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

WSU Tri-Cities

Department Name:

WSU Tri-Cities Marketing & Communications

City, State, Zip:

Richland, WA 99354

Department Link:

WSU Tri-Cities Marketing & Communication

Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF)

Monthly Salary:

This position is based on WSU Grade 4 (Zone 3), which has a minimum monthly salary of $4,386.85 and maximum monthly salary of $6,580.27. The expected hiring range for this position is $4,386.85 - $4,916.67 per month.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:

https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf.

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Eligible

FTE:

100%

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by April 21, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.