Responsibilities

• The Manager of Communications will be responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive communications program that includes:
• Working directly with MUB's leadership team to develop and execute internal and external communications plans
• Lead community outreach and public education initiatives that increase awareness, understanding, and support of MUB programs, services, and infrastructure investments
• Manage MUB's digital communications platforms, including website content, social media, electronic communications, and related communications channels
• Develop and manage the public affairs and communications budget
• Develop executive and departmental communications, presentations, speeches, reports, graphics, publications, special projects, and messaging materials required by regulatory agencies and other stakeholders
• Design, administer, and analyze customer surveys and public feedback initiatives
• Maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with media, community organizations, elected officials, customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments, emergency management agencies, and external consultants to establish communication protocols and response procedures for crisis response communications
• Serve as MUB's principal communications coordinator during emergencies, service interruptions, infrastructure incidents, and other significant events requiring public communication, including those occurring outside normal business hours

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, public affairs, journalism, marketing, strategic communications, or related fields
• Three years of professional experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, marketing, or related fields. Grant research and writing experience are beneficial
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications plans, public engagement initiatives, and media relations programs in a professional, credible and knowledgeable manner
• Knowledge of crisis communications principles and emergency communications planning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and communications-related software, including content management systems, Adobe Creative Cloud applications, social media management platforms, and website administration
• Demonstrated proficiency in photography, videography, and multimedia content production, including content for digital, print, web, presentation, and social media platforms
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass a background check and drug screening

Preferred

• Grant research and writing experience are beneficial

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick and Vacation time
• Pension Fund and 457(b) Savings Plan
• PPE provided with annual boot allowance
• Company paid continuing education
• PEIA Health Insurance – PPB Gold High-Deductible Plan is MUB funded – 0 premiums for employees (including family) and an HSA account funded by MUB to cover the deductible. There are a total of seven plans to choose from.
• Guardian Dental and Vision coverage
• Guardian STD, LTD, Life Insurance