Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Over 900,000 people in the Seattle area rely on Seattle City Light every day to keep their homes comfortable, businesses operating, and communities vibrant. It is our responsibility and privilege to provide our customers with power that is reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible. As a public utility, our goals are defined by our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to deliver reliable energy to customers while also working to advance equity, achieve excellence, operate sustainably, and take care of our employees.
City Light’s Communications Division plays a key role in furthering the utility’s mission, vision, and values. It provides corporate communications on behalf of the utility, including all internal and external communications, media relations, community outreach, and marketing for City Light.
Seattle City Light is seeking a Sr. Public Relations Specialist to provide communications support for City Light’s Capital Improvement Program and construction projects.
The Sr. Public Relations Specialist (Construction Communications Support) develops, coordinates, and implements public relations and communications plans for utility projects. The successful candidate collaborates with internal groups to develop communications. Work includes planning, designing, and coordinating public information materials as well as customer engagement strategies and activities. The successful candidate filling this role must have exceptional writing and verbal communication skills, good judgment, excellent planning skills, and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. The successful candidate must be willing to think outside the box to try new, innovative, and equitable ways to communicate with City Light customers, stakeholders, and other audiences through multiple channels. This position will report to the External Communications Manager.
Here is more about what you’ll be doing:
Responsibilities/Duties for Sr. Public Relations Specialist (Construction Communications Support)
Required Qualifications: In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related fields (or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience).
Experience: Requires two years professional experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field involving the preparation and distribution of public information materials.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
License, Certification and Other Requirements
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The full salary range for this position is $40.08 to 46.68 per hour.
Application Process
Please submit the following with your online application:
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light 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. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
"Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov
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