Administrative Specialist; Communications

*** ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (Communications) ***

Clark Regional Wastewater District is seeking an Administrative Specialist to facilitate communications and public outreach and provide professional administrative support across a variety of District departments, programs, and public-facing initiatives. This new position is ideal for a creative, highly organized professional who can turn complex information into clear, accurate, and engaging documents and messages for employees, customers, community partners, media, and the general public.

Ideal Candidate:

• Skilled in writing and speaking creatively, concisely and accurately about complex subjects for a broad range of audiences using various mediums
• Proficient in proofreading, copywriting and copy editing, including proper business English, spelling and grammar
• Proficient using computers, personal communication devices, internet, social media applications and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, databases, Adobe Creative Suite content management systems, photo and video editing
• Organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, deadline driven, and comfortable managing multiple priorities with a high level of professionalism and discretion

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement internal and external communications, marketing and outreach materials that support the District’s branding and strategic communications and outreach goals and initiatives
• Apply storytelling and copywriting skills to create compelling stories, messages and presentations for varying audiences, mediums and information platforms that help tell the District’s story
• Editing and preparing official documents and materials, document management, records coordination, data tracking and reporting, procurement support, and meeting coordination

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Five years of responsible and relevant experience, including:
  • communications, public information, marketing, or digital and media relations
  • advanced administrative support, word processing, editing, proofreading
• Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license with a good driving record

Monthly salary range: $5,674 - $7,418

Starting monthly salary range (DOQ): $5,674 - $6,488

Comprehensive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• PERS retirement
• Employer paid family medical, dental, and vision
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Long-term disability insurance

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Clark Regional Wastewater District (District) is a professional and growing utility located in Vancouver, WA and is accredited by the American Public Works Association.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position remains open until filled.

Position:
*** ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (Communications) ***