Internal Communications Manager jobs in Bremerton, WA

In pursuit of the mission and goals of Peninsula College, members of our campus community will be guided by the following principles:

• The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
• Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
• Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
• Members of the campus community will promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
• Members of the campus community will act ethically and with integrity.
• The college will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

(Full-Time Exempt)

Open Date: December 21, 2023

Close Date: January 7, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: February 1, 2024
PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITYOur collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula College’s equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee’s collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College’s work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College’s equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.
THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S’Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S’Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College’s service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S’Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Communications Specialist produces social media content and assists in creating and reviewing marketing materials and communications. The Communications Specialist ensures continuity, accuracy, and branding standards across college social platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communications and Marketing

• Collaborates on development and implementation of marketing strategies and digital advertising campaigns to increase enrollment and brand awareness and drive traffic to the college website.
• Assist with writing and editing content for general communications materials, including newsletters, web communications, blog posts, and press releases.
• Review, proofread, and edit a variety of written materials from individuals and departments to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, clarity, and adherence to brand standards. Rewrite material as necessary to create a cohesive unifying voice for the college.
• Identify stories for promotion in internal and external publications.
• Designs basic graphics using Canva and/or Adobe tools.
• Perform graphic design review, including Canva approvals, to ensure designs meet PC brand guidelines.
• Assist with student and graduate interviews, photography, and videography as needed.

Social Media

• Content Creation: Planning, creation, and editing of written, video, and photo content that is engaging and effectively reaches the College’s target audiences.
• Creates digital graphics such as banners, custom images, icons, ads and photos for daily social media content and campaigns.
• Attend school events, take photos, and post timely content on social media.
• Collaborate in developing content with students and employees across campus.
• Responsible for monitoring, developing, and administering social media content designed to engage users and create an interactive relationship between various audiences and the College.
• Maintain unified brand voice across different social media channels.
• Design templates for students and employees.

• Evaluation and Reporting: Monitor effective benchmarks for measuring impact of social media campaigns.
• Produce metrics to measure the success of social media content.
• Develop and deliver performance reports to Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Maintain database of all college social media accounts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and experience in the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, SnapChat, TikTok, to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience with design software and applications including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop, Canva, CapCut, etc.
• Understanding of analytics and measuring social media engagement.
• Knowledge of trends and best practices in social media and digital engagement.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with AP Style.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Photography and videography skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrate attention to detail, manage multiple tasks, plan and organize work to meet changing priorities, tight timelines and deadlines, and high client expectations.
• Ability to work calmly and professionally under deadlines.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends and to travel within the service area.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Time management and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Represent the college in a positive and professional manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Peninsula College’s values, mission, equity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or or one year of experience with marketing, promotion or communication, and demonstrated ability with social media platforms.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Exempt position
• Annual Salary Range: $58,000.00 – $64,000.00
• Anticipated starting monthly salary: $4,833.00

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs. Peninsula College contributes $1,145 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
• Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.
• Vacation Leave accrual is 16 hours per month.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application
• a cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• a current resume
• three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references’ email addresses and telephone numbers
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula College’s Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person