- Are you an experienced content writer able to translate technical jargon into easily digestible language for the general public?
- Are you excited to work with fellow communicators, engineers, and transportation planners to develop and manage communications for a diverse range of transportation projects in Oregon and Washington?
- Do you enjoy connecting with the community? Want to work on developing engagement plans that seek to involve and inform the community in public projects?
If so, let's talk!
About the Position
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced communication professional who is excited to work in a fast-paced team to participate in developing strategy, plans, reports, public information materials and presentations for infrastructure projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will work with fellow communicators, engineers and transportation planners to gather information, analyze data, and translate technical jargon in support of broad communications, government relations and community engagement efforts.
Classification: Salaried / Exempt
Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Seattle / Tacoma, WA or Vancouver, WA
This position may not be full-time for the entire year. We are open to contract possibilities.
About PointNorth
PointNorth Consulting is a strategic communications firm and a woman-owned minority small business located in Vancouver, Washington. We believe our values drive our passion. We are strategists, storytellers and committed communicators. We serve a variety of organizations in the Pacific Northwest ranging from architects, engineers and contractors to educational service districts and public agencies. We value hard work, an entrepreneurial spirit, integrity and authenticity. We also value strong connections to our team and our community.
Overall Responsibilities
- Manage project execution for a variety of clients that includes high-quality content development/storytelling, project team integration with a variety of key stakeholders, expectation setting with internal and external audiences and analyzing/reporting results.
- Support comprehensive and strategic communication plans through identifying goals, target audiences, key messages, channels, tactics and frequency of communication.
- Lead and develop messaging strategies in collaboration with a team, including engineers and transportation planners..
- Write succinct, accurate messages for a variety of platforms and mediums including, but not limited to, reports, memos, testimonies, meeting summaries, presentations, press releases, social media, FAQs, factsheets, talking points, and websites.
- Summarize and analyze community feedback for the purpose of reporting and presentations.
- Develop social media and website content.
- Prepare and coordinate award submittals.
- Manage and draft responses to public inquiries.
- Create, review and edit content for press releases, byline articles and keynote presentations.
- Manage and coordinate clear, consistent and timely communication with project team, supervisor and all project stakeholders.
- Provide leadership, support, and day-to-day management to the Communications team (as assigned).
- Translate technical information into public friendly informational materials and messages
- Communicate and engage with the public at virtual and in-person events
Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, transportation planning, or related field
- 8+ years of communications and/or transportation planning experience
- Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, including the ability to present concepts verbally
- Experience in consulting firms and/or professional service organizations
- Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter
- Highly responsive and able to track progress
- Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of evolving priorities
- Collaborative team member with ability to communicate in a professional manner with all clients, co-workers, stakeholders, community members and business partners
- Ability to understand highly complex or technical information and communicate it to non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a dynamic interdependent team
- Comfortable with taking direction, yet able to take the initiative as needed
- Proficient or able to quickly become proficient in Microsoft 365, GSuite, Harvest, Asana, and Rippling
- Collaborative team member with ability to communicate in a professional manner with all clients, co-workers, stakeholders, community members and business partners
- Passion for the mission of PointNorth and aligned with our values: People First, Lead with Integrity, Think Big, Keep It Real
While not required, the following qualification(s) is appreciated:
- Proficiency in Spanish or other common second language in equity priority communities in the SW Washington/Portland metro region
- Cultural competency and understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging best practices
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Work is currently performed in a hybrid environment with the expectation to be in the office (Vancouver, WA) and remotely. This includes long periods at a desk. The position requires the employee to regularly engage in in-person and virtual meetings, and communicate with community members and clients in both small and large groups. Employees may work under the stress of continual contact from clients, community members, co-workers and business partners, and the pressure to meet deadlines. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to travel to community meetings during the work week, evenings and weekend’s to meet client expectations for community meetings
- Requires availability 8 am - 5 pm M - F with potential evening and/or weekend work
- This position is expected to be in the office 2 - 3 days a week, and as needed or requested
- Each team member has the freedom to construct their work week and schedule based on client and business needs, including the location(s), times, and days in which they will complete work. Position may require the ability to travel regionally for work activities.
PointNorth is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Washington Relay 711. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.