South Puget Sound Community College Hiring for Communications Consultant (Part-Time) at Olympia Main Campus, WA, WA Full Time

*This is a part-time non-permanent position and will work no more than 69 hours per month. This position is open until filled.*
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates to fill a non-permanent part-time position of Communications Consultant 1. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with up to 50% remote work.
South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district. And if that isn’t enough? We also offer:
A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needsFine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programsThe Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary studentsA brand new Health & Wellness CenterFREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyondFREE parking on our campuses – permits are not requiredOn-campus child carePercival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fallMany walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalksSPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campusLots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and facultyMany community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the ArtsEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs)that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG – an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.
What You’ll Do

Develop written content for web, social media, post-game write ups, press releases, and other communications platforms.

• Writes informational and promotional content for coordinated use on multiple platforms including the athletics website and events calendars, social media, game day programs, print publications, and more.
• Writes drafts for approval and distributes post-game write-ups and press releases.
• Posts content and makes edits to the athletics website based on PrestoSports.
• Edits copy submitted by coaches, staff, the athletics director, and student-athletes.
• Works within social media planning tools to write, post, monitor, and engage on the Clipper Athletics social accounts.
• Works within graphic design tools to create social media content that promotes upcoming games and events, reports on final scores, features student-athletes, and more.
• Creates graphics and slides for gymnasium jumbotron and digital screens across campuses.

Support an integrated and informed campus related to Clipper Athletics programming.

• Serves as connection between Student Life, Clipper Athletics, and Public Relations teams to align messaging and promotion of Clipper Athletics programming and initiatives.
• Serves as a check person for proper use of Clipper Athletics logos and brand elements, working closely with Public Relations staff.
• Attend afternoon or evening games in the Thurston county area, when assigned.
• Works effectively with supervisor, Graphics Manager, Web Content Manager, Visual Media Lead, and Communications Consultant (College) to ensure continuity of messaging and brand integrity.
• Works effectively with Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Director, and coaches (Men’s & Women’s Golf, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Soccer, Women’s Volleyball) to create PR and promotional opportunities for all teams.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Marketing & Communications.

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, communications, journalism, sports management, public relations, or a related field OR four years of sports writing/editing, public relations experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt writing tone an voice across media, with understanding of sports journalism and lingo for post-game write-ups.
• Social media content creation and management experience.
• Photography skills preferred.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platform for design and content creation.
• Commitment to a working environment that values diversity.
• Ability to perform in a high-paced environment, work independently, ask questions, prioritize multiple tasks, work well with others, maintain office confidentiality, and accommodate numerous interruptions.
• Excellent written and verbal skills and working knowledge of computers and software applications, specifically Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook and ability to work in a Mac environment.

To Apply

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.Current Resume showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete. Condition of EmploymentEmployment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.Conditions of Part-Time EmploymentNon-permanent employees under the provisions of WAC 357-19-435 are only authorized to work up to a maximum of 1,050 hours in any twelve (12) consecutive- month period from the original date of hire. Employment with the college could end any time. SPSCC is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSouth Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over age 40, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The college complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500. The college is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as well as our student population. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status. SPSCC is a drug-free workplace.