COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH MANAGER at American Water Works Association | Bellevue, WA | $141K/yr – $215K/yr

COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH MANAGER

Bellevue, WA (On-site)

$141K/yr – $215K/yrManager5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Lead strategic communications and community outreach for the Cascade Supply Program (CSP) and Cascade’s intergovernmental work, coordinating stakeholders, consultants, and public-facing messaging.

Must-have: Five+ years in government and community relations and experience developing outreach plans.
Standout: Multi-channel communications leadership and cross-agency coordination.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develops and implements strategic communications and outreach plans for the Cascade Supply Program (CSP), including:
Develops engagement and outreach plans for communities impacted by the CSP, including communication planning around potential tank sites, pipeline routes, and other facilities.
Develops engagement and outreach plans for stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, partner agencies, tribes, governments at all levels, elected officials, and others.
Leads and manages planning and implementation with CSP public relations consultant teams, including consultant contract and budget management.
Communicates and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Serves as the primary contact for public stakeholders on the CSP.
Leads community outreach events.
Manages the CSP website, social media, traditional media, press releases, and other external-facing communications related to the program.
Leads Cascade’s outreach efforts in support of state and federal funding requests for the CSP.
Provides General Communications And Intergovernmental Work For Cascade, Including

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, public relations, public policy or related field with extensive knowledge of government and community relations.
Five or more years of related experience in government and community relations or related field.
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Utility Experience Preferred, Including Knowledge Of Water Utility Operations.
Washington State Driver's License.
Strong written communications skills.
Strong background in public speaking and presentations to public bodies.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle politically sensitive, complex situations.
Experience in developing and implementing strategic communications and community outreach plans.
Experience in consultant contract oversight and managing the work of professional, technical outsourced staff.
Experience working with governing bodies of elected officials.

Benefits

Cascade offers an industry-leading benefits package to employees and their dependents, including paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays), insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, disability), retirement plans (401a, 457), and tax-advantaged savings options (FSA, HRA, Veba, PPO, DCAP). Cascade contributes 7%, and employees contribute 4%, to their 401(a) retirement plan. In lieu of Social Security, employees contribute 6.2% of their annual salary, and Cascade contributes 6.2% up to the Social Security limit set by the Internal Revenue Service to employees' 401(a) plans.

American Water Works Association

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

Denver, Colorado, USA

419 employees (69 in marketing)

www.awwa.org