Communications and Public Relations Coordinator

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SRTC

Posted On Apr 7, 2026

Marketing/Advertising Public Relations

Salary Range $50,000+

Job Type Full Time

Work Location Office 421 W Riverside Ave, Suite 500 Spokane WA 99201, US

• 3+ years of successful experience in communications, public relations, community engagement, or comparable activities.

Preferred

• Variety of field‑related experience and diversity of perspective
• Public sector/nonprofit experience

Required Credentials

• Graduation from a 4‑year accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree related to Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skilled in social media marketing and management across many platforms; digital advertising experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to write across multiple genres, including technical, creative, advertising, and journalistic genres.
• Skilled in website management and content creation, specifically with Word Press.
• Working knowledge of event planning and budget management.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in large and small group settings.
• Working knowledge of community engagement approaches or principles.
• Working knowledge of audiovisual equipment such as portable laptop computers and projectors.
• Skilled with creative problem‑solving and identification of relevant information to solve poorly defined problems.
• Ability to translate technical information for non‑technical audiences.
• Skilled in project management and training others.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.

Ability to attend evening and weekend meetings, when required.

• Adaptability: ability to adapt to changes, manage competing demands, and prioritize tasks.
• Analytical Ability: ability to maintain focus, complete research projects with resourcefulness, and synthesize complex information.
• Attendance: ability to consistently arrive and work as scheduled.
• Computer/Technical Ability: working knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Design, and Internet software.
• Dependability: ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, and complete tasks on time.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  ability to maintain satisfactory relationships, provide excellent customer service, and understand diversity.
• Judgment: ability to make prudent and timely decisions and explain reasoning.
• Ability to read and interpret professional journals and technical procedures.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public.
• Problem‑Solving Ability: identify and prevent problems, formulate alternative solutions, and transfer learning.
• Quality Management: complete duties with precision, edit accuracy, and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Reasoning Ability: solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

This position is primarily an office environment‑based role with routine physical and environmental demands including sitting, typing, writing, hearing, listening, talking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The role is protected from weather conditions but may involve standing for event activities and occasional outdoor environments.

Mission
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Develop plans and programs that coordinate transportation in the Spokane Region.

Vision
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The Spokane region possess the best multi‑modal/multi‑jurisdictional transportation network that optimizes safety, capacity, and efficiency.

Values
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Regional Leadership, Collaboration, Accountability, Innovation, Transparency, Inclusiveness, Integrity.

• Maintain and implement a proactive strategic, effective, and measurable community engagement/communications program as identified in the SRTC Public Participation Plan.
• Develop and implement innovative techniques to effectively communicate and engage varied community members, including underserved communities, in MPO activities.
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