- Description
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The City of Tukwila is seeking a Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist who will play an integral role on the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Team. Tukwila's TDM Program helps people access sustainable transportation options that reduce drive-alone travel in Tukwila and South King County.
Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Communications Specialist coordinates communications and media for TDM projects. The position develops social marketing campaigns, maintains the Program's web presence, and creates promotional materials and educational resources. The position supports residents, workers, visitors, employers, property managers, and students by identifying solutions to transportation barriers and addressing the specific needs of those who travel in Tukwila and South King County.
This is a full-time, grant-funded, limited-term position through June 2023, with the potential to extend. The position may occasionally include evening/weekend hours to staff events/meetings. The position has an office location at the City of Tukwila and involves some fieldwork.
The position will remain open until filled with first review of applications taking place on July 22, 2022.
About Tukwila: The City of Tukwila is a dynamic suburb of Seattle, Washington. A unique city, Tukwila is one of the most diverse communities in the country, with more than 80 languages spoken in its schools. Tukwila also has the largest retail mall in the Pacific Northwest. While less than 20,000 people reside in Tukwila, more than 47,000 work in the City every day and more than 150,000 go in and out of the city daily.
Located in the Puget Sound region, the area is well-known as a technological and aerospace hub, with a highly educated workforce. Outdoor recreational opportunities are a key draw for the area, with mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and a myriad of other natural wonders within a short drive. The region also enjoys a vibrant arts and culture scene, including live music, various museums, and other artistic venues.The city also includes exciting residential neighborhoods that include single-family enclaves as well as vibrant multi-family areas. The City is a diverse mix of owner-occupied single-family homes and a wide variety of rentals. The City’s distinct residential neighborhoods all have different characteristics but are unified by the significant cultural, linguistic and national origin diversity found in Tukwila. More than 50% of households in Tukwila speak a language other than English at home and 40% of Tukwila residents were born in another country.
While Tukwila hosts many nationally known retail establishments, it also has a strong small business core, largely made up of immigrant and refugee business owners offering goods and services to the many communities that make up the city. Many of these are located along the Tukwila International Boulevard corridor, which continues to be an important and emerging neighborhood in the City.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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- Develop and implement social marketing campaigns to influence behavior change and encourage sustainable transportation choices;
- Create promotional materials such as ads, videos, brochures, flyers and mailers;
- Create content and manage communications for newsletters and social media posts;
- Manage website content and updates;
- Create presentations, training materials, and educational resources;
- Work with contractors on special projects;
- Track rewards program participation, communicate with participants, fulfill rewards, and process mailings;
- Participate in outreach efforts, presentations and trainings; and
- Participate in grant writing and reporting.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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- Strong communication skills, including written, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills;
- Skill in creating content and using social media platforms;
- Video production skills are desired
- Proficiency in the use of office software programs and video conference platforms;
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools;
- Demonstrating the necessary attitude, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services;
- A passion for transit, active transportation, and helping others make sustainable travel choices;
- Knowledge of transportation demand management (TDM) principles is a plus;
- Bi/Multilingual in Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, or other language spoken by a substantial number of Tukwila's residents is desired.
Minimum Qualifications: (A) Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a field of discipline related to the assigned area; AND (B) one year of marketing and community engagement experience; OR (C) Any equivalent combination of experience and education that meets the minimum requirements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application, cover letter, and resume via our NEOGOV job link. Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" sections of your application along with your cover letter and resume.