Employee Communications Manager jobs in Olympia, WA

Responsibilities:
Employee Engagement Strategy and Recognition

• Champion a positive environment where people can thrive, do their best work, and feel appreciated and recognized.
• Participate in the design and execution of program strategy with input from WCD, leadership, employee engagement resource groups, and special project workgroups.
• Support the final execution of employee engagement or recognition projects.
• Identify, track, and prioritize agency-wide focus on engagement and recognition.

• Take the lead in the development and execution of WCD events.
• Identify necessary resources to support and coordinate special events.
• Facilitate agency-wide events such as the DNR Monthly Spotlight Series, Public Service Recognition Week, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, and other similar events.
• Draft and distribute agency-wide event announcements.
• Work closely with internal and external partners and stakeholders in the development, planning, and execution of agency events.

• Use proven strategies and best practices that build trust and ensure internal communication objectives support and celebrate the agency's values and competencies.
• Perform writing and editing duties relative to major internal communication projects.
• Maintain positive relationships with divisions, regions, and offices to tell agency stories.
• Utilize DEIB best practices for internal communications.

• Serve as the WCD SharePoint Administrator, ensuring that internal content is up-to-date and utilizes best practices for dissemination of WCD content.
• Work with Communications, Internal Communications, and Stakeholders to create content for both internal SharePoint and External websites and social media sites.

• Identify key work and goals of intern positions, submit paperwork and documentation, and assist in providing networking opportunities.
• Coach intern through best practices, goal development and achievement, and review progress throughout internship.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and identify advanced Employee Engagement practice strategies through participation in classes, forums, workshops, and conferences committed to DEIB best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Natural Resources or related field.
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Effective and concise communication, capable of transforming complicated subject matter and diverse source material into coherent, engaging, and accurate content for a variety of audiences utilizing plain talk standards.
• Experience with designing and implementing culture and engagement strategies in complex/diverse situations.
• Has strong writing and editing credentials, capable of handling various communications tasks ranging from interviewing a colleague and telling their story to constructing an agency-wide safety announcement.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Working knowledge of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging concepts.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines across multiple communications and outreach projects simultaneously, prioritizing demands on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Is a strong communicator, comfortable both asking the right questions and drawing from professional expertise to give quality feedback.
• Ability to work as a team member, engaging with others using empathy and compassion, using healthy conflict resolution and communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, managers, supervisors, and top executives and autonomously to get things done.
• High proficiency in communications, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Independent self-starter who can self-educate as needed and adapt to new concepts and technologies.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Position requires periodic (5%) travel for meetings, trainings, outreach, and networking; travel may be to DNR events, region offices and work centers in remote locations throughout the state to gather promotional information on events and initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, public relations, or related field. Experience will substitute for education year for year.
• Experience utilizing video and image editor programs, and marketing programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with top executives or senior managers.
• Rev. January 2023 HRD) Page 8
  Experience running branding and marketing initiatives.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.