Voice Communications Manager jobs in Olympia, WA

At the Washington State Department of Ecology, we value our air, land and water. We are invested in making a difference and are committed to protecting the environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, want to be part of a collaborative team, and embrace the value of people, then Ecology is the place for you. 

The Communication’s Program is seeking a talented Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5) to lead communications for the Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. 

In this role, you will help Ecology’s leadership connect with the people of Washington, and help our agency share its work and priorities. You will lead internal communications and guiding key projects for the agency, the Executive Communications Manager is a senior member of the Ecology communications team and an important contributor to our success.

About the Department of Ecology

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

What makes this role unique? 

In this role, you will work closely with every environmental and administrative program leader, other communications managers, and the central web/digital team. You will provide leadership to and coordinates with junior-level communications consultants, outreach and public involvement staff, and web coordinators.

 
 What you will do: 

• Be a collaborative member of the agency communications team, and the only communications manager dedicated to executive communications spanning high-profile, high-priority issues and projects across the entire agency.
• Serve as a senior-level communications consultant and producer for agency leadership, with emphasis on agency director priorities. It leads key projects, and works in close collaboration with various teams at all levels of the organization.
• Lead external and internal communications to explain, educate and engage diverse audiences. 
• Develop and implement complex communications and public involvement strategies and activities. 
• Lead issues management and serve as media relations lead and spokesperson for Ecology issues.
• Serve as lead planner for agency-wide events, meetings and messaging.

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Eight (8) years of experience and/or education. 

Experience: in information, journalism or public relations. 

Education: in journalism, communications, public relations, or closely allied field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: 

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• Three professional references.
• Three professional writing samples.

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Andrew Wineke at Andrew.Wineke@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Andrew to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.