Communications Manager jobs in Kennewick, WA

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Brief Duties and Responsibilities: This Manager position is a professional individual contributor who will shape, spread, and analyze the impact of public health messaging with a regional approach with shared services through Public Health funding. The Manager is the subject matter expert on all communications from the department and must have a solid understanding of developing and producing critical messaging with a limited time frame. The position requires the ability to respond when a specific segment of the population is affected by a particular public health policy and make appropriate decisions about how to best inform and approach the intended audience. This position requires knowledge and understanding of rural health, agricultural and political culture in rural areas and the ability to work effectively, creatively, and proactively within a rural and agricultural area. Develops brand and ensures documents and publications meet the brand criteria including social media and web presence. Schedules, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; provides feedback that facilitates improvement; makes recommendations regarding discipline and termination.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in communications or similar field and at least five (5) years’ experience related to risk communications, community outreach, mobilization, and public relations OR a Master’s of Public Health and two (2) years of directly-related experience. Previous lead worker experience preferred. Maintain professional continuing education. Incident Command Certifications or ability to get certification within department timelines, including certifications in Communications. Maintain the principles of confidentiality. Maintain a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance. Provide documentation of immunization status, proof of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases, or sign an exemption and participate in the employee health program. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check.

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT

Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,347.00 To $7,167.00 per MONTH

Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,347.00 to $7,167.00 per MONTH

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