Communications Manager at Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council | Olympia, WA | $79K/yr – $97K/yr

Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council

Communications Manager

Olympia, WA (On-site)

$79K/yr – $97K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end content and communications workflow for workforce programs, turning complex program language into accessible, audience-first content across social, web, and print.

Content production across social, web, newsletters, and print, plus asset management to meet deadlines and maintain brand standards.
Plain-language translation of program information into engaging stories, spotlights, and reports for jobseekers, employers, and partners.
Calendar and project coordination to optimize channels, timelines, and audience impact while partnering with program teams and the communications director.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, format, and publish clear, audience-centered content for social media, websites, newsletters, email campaigns, flyers, reports, presentations, event materials, and other communications products.
Translate program information, workforce system language, and technical content into plain language that is useful, accessible, and engaging for intended audiences.
Maintain and help manage communications calendars, content trackers, project timelines, and publishing schedules.
Coordinate with program teams to gather accurate information, clarify requests, identify deadlines, and determine the best communications channels or products for each need.
Support the Communications Director in implementing communications plans, campaign timelines, messaging frameworks, and outreach strategies.

Requirements

Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and plain-language communication skills.
Experience creating content for social media, websites, newsletters, email campaigns, flyers, reports, presentations, or similar communications products.
Comfort managing multiple projects, deadlines, requests, and content timelines at the same time.
Experience using graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.
Basic photography, videography, or short-form video editing experience.
Experience using WordPress or another website content management system.
Familiarity with email marketing platforms, contact list management, social media scheduling tools, or digital analytics tools.
Ability to adapt tone, format, and messaging for different audiences, including jobseekers, employers, partners, board members, staff, and community members.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, accessibility, and brand consistency.
Ability to work independently while staying aligned with direction, deadlines, and organizational priorities.

Preferred

Any combination of education, training, lived experience, portfolio work, and professional experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of the role will be considered.
Three or more years of experience in communications, marketing, digital media, content creation, graphic design, social media management, public affairs, journalism, or a related field;
A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, public relations, journalism, digital media, or a related field; OR
A combination of professional experience, freelance work, certificate programs, portfolio projects, military public affairs experience, or on-the-job training that demonstrates relevant skills.

Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council

The Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn) is a nonprofit organization serving Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston counties. Through a variety of federal and state funding sources, our agency offers a wide range of job placement, training and educational services to employers, job seekers and incumbent workers. With an emphasis on job creation and retention, innovation, cultivating new and existing partnerships, performance and accountability the Council is as committed as ever to develop a talented work pool that will serve to grow our economy. We know that our most valuable asset is a dynamic workforce. The Council currently administers over $10 million dollars in grant funding. Through the focused efforts of the Council and its workforce partners, we have made remarkable progress in transforming our workforce area into an effective system.

Founded in 2002

Olympia, Washington, USA

51 employees (3 in marketing)

www.pacmtn.org