The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon neutral future. OSE is currently recruiting for a temporary communications specialist to support the Fresh Bucks program in a four-month assignment.  Fresh Bucks is a healthy food access program helping lower income Seattle residents to get more fruits and vegetables.

As the Fresh Bucks Communications Specialist your top 3 Priorities would be:

• Managing the launch of the Fresh Bucks rebrand, which reflect the programs shift to e-benefits and expansion of the Fresh Bucks retailer network
• Managing overall Fresh Bucks communications including press releases and social media
• Managing relationships with communications vendors and affiliated partners

To be successful in this role, you are:

• Committed to social justice and equity and providing service to those in need
• Strategic, pro-active and results driven
• Creative, innovative, and collaborative

To be effective in this role, you have:

• Led a brand re-launch or campaign reaching new and established audiences, including current hands-on experience developing and using a range of communication tools
• Track record of developing communications for priority populations including, but not limited to, BIPOC communities, immigrant and refugee communities, and low-income communities
• Strong listening, writing and oral communications skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with a diverse range of audiences
• Demonstrated experience in strategic communication planning, brand management and project management
• Experience with content management systems (WordPress, GovDelivery, Hootsuite) and social media platforms

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this job requires the following:

Experience: Three years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economic, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities

AND

Education: A bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, marketing, communications, or a related field

OR

Equivalency:  A combination of experience, training, and education that provides the demonstrated capability to successfully perform this job

To be considered, complete the online application fully and attach a:

• PDF of your current resume
• Cover letter explaining your interest in this work and examples that demonstrate your experience developing communications for BIPOC communities, immigrant and refugee communities or low-income communities
• One sample of communications material(s) you developed – e.g., press releases, branding campaign, digital content – blog post, web site, social media ad

Questions? Please contact Kate Moore at kate.moore@seattle.gov

Who may apply: This position is open to all applicants that can clearly demonstrate their ability to perform this job. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.