Responsibilities

• The Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting strategic marketing and communication initiatives that advance Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s mission, promote services, and strengthen community engagement.
• This position is responsible for developing and designing content for a variety of channels, including social media, digital platforms, websites, email campaigns, video, and print materials.
• The role requires both creative and technical skills, including proficiency with visual design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as strong writing and editing abilities.
• Working collaboratively across departments, the Communications Specialist ensures consistent messaging and branding while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• This position also participates in community outreach efforts, representing the agency at events and supporting public-facing initiatives that enhance visibility and partnerships.
• This role requires initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, public relations, or relevant field; or a combination of education and experience.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or graphic design.
• Experience developing promotional campaigns for a variety of media.
• Familiarity and skill with marketing tools, including PR, website maintenance, social media, email marketing tools, and design software (Canva, Adobe Suite, InDesign, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and planning skills with an emphasis on adherence to deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Available to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
• This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit, healthcare, or similar organization.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Constant Contact).
• Photography skills for events and content development.
• Video production or editing experience.
• Knowledge of branding strategy and audience segmentation.
• Experience developing promotional campaigns for a variety of media.

Benefits

• Vacation: Accrued each pay period based on your hours worked.
• Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Washington State Sick Leave Law.
• Wellness Days: After completion of the 90-day introductory period, employees may convert up to two (2) accrued sick days annually into wellness days.
• Paid Holidays: Ten (10) paid agency observed holidays per year, available upon hire.
• Bereavement Leave: Three (3) days for the loss of an immediate family member. Two (2) days for the loss of a household pet or service animal.
• Community Volunteer Day (Yay Day): One (1) paid day annually for volunteer service, granted each January.
• Health Insurance Benefits (Effective the first of the month following date of hire): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employer Paid-Benefits: Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance (1x annual salary), Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability.
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Life Insurance, AD&D (Additional coverage), and Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary Financial Protection Benefits: Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.