National Wildlife Federation
Annapolis, MD, USA
Background on the Choose Clean Water Coalition:
The Choose Clean Water Coalition creates a unified and inclusive movement to ensure clean water is returned to the rivers and streams that flow into a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Consisting of more than 230 organizations from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, the Coalition advocates for clean rivers and streams in all communities across the watershed. The Coalition is widely recognized as a highly effective regional and national model for successful collaborative impact.
The Coalition is guided by a Steering Committee made up of local, regional and national organizations that reflect the priorities of the Coalition. The National Wildlife Federation serves as co-chair of the Coalition Steering Committee and provides fiscal and staffing support.
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice so that everyone can realize and enjoy a healthy and prosperous community. We value and celebrate the differences that make our Coalition membership vibrant and effective. In an ongoing effort to more fully accomplish our mission and work towards equity and justice in all we do, we will build and integrate this commitment into our vision, organizational structure, steering committee, staff, policy goals, strategies, and tactics.
Role of the Coalition Director:
The Director manages the day-to-day activities of the Choose Clean Water Coalition and is accountable for implementing programmatic and fundraising strategies to achieve the outcomes articulated in its strategic plan. The Director provides policy oversight, program and campaign management, fundraising leadership and budget oversight, and serves as a key resource for media outreach. In addition, the Director collaborates with Coalition members, partners and other organizations within the watershed on field, policy, and communications activities. The Director manages Coalition staff and contractors.
The Coalition Director reports to National Wildlife Federation’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Executive Director, based in Annapolis, Maryland, under the direction of the Coalition’s Steering Committee.
Areas of Responsibility:
Program Leadership – Ensures implementation of the Coalition’s strategic plan; works with the Coalition's Steering Committee, staff, and members to develop annual priorities and work plans; serves as key spokesperson for the Coalition.
Staff Management – Supervises the Coalition’s Communications Director, Field Manager, Federal Affairs contractor, and other contractors/consultants as required; approves annual work plans and conducts staff performance reviews; fosters a positive, productive, and collaborative working environment allowing staff to function as a highly integrated and effective team.
Fundraising – Collaborates with Steering Committee to identify and implement innovative and sustainable ways to raise funds to support Coalition goals; conducts donor stewardship and outreach and prepares funding proposals and reports.
Budget Oversight – With operations and finance staff, develops and manages annual Coalition budget (approx. $750,000); reports on Coalition’s financial health to Steering Committee and other key stakeholders; implements budget controls to meet financial targets.
Coalition Effectiveness – Coordinates Coalition activities throughout the Chesapeake Bay region; works with Coalition Steering Committee, state lead organizations, and other partners to foster robust involvement in Chesapeake Bay restoration issues; integrates all aspects of Coalition campaigns (regional, national, political, policy); guides the growth of the Coalition’s membership and member engagement; oversees the planning and implementation of annual conference and Capitol Hill Lobby Day; sets agendas for, facilitates and supports Coalition meetings and committees.
Required Experience and Core Competencies:
Minimum five years of professional experience or equivalent working with nonprofit organizations and in building organizational capacity; familiarity with water resources management or Chesapeake Bay policy a plus.
Successful track record in staff management; advocacy; campaign development; grassroots organizing; major donor, foundation/grant, and corporate fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and create trust-based relationships with relevant stakeholders across a complex system; experience working with coalitions and with a diversity of partners.
Knowledge of how to build a diverse, inclusive Coalition that focuses on its goals through an equity lens.
Strong strategic planning and program implementation skills; proven ability to conceive and execute programs with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and deliverables.
Ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines within the budgetary constraints, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously.
Exceptional interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment to make quick decisions in a rapidly changing political landscape.
Self-starter with the ability to work efficiently, independently and with attention to detail.
Compelling presentation, verbal and written communications skills; organizing and presenting thoughts coherently and confidently in front of groups of all sizes; experience acting as a spokesperson with the media.
The employee’s actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Travel Requirements:
Considerable travel will be required; anticipate 5-10 days every month, 15-20 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
This position pays in the range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is a partner and program of the National Wildlife Federation which offers excellent benefits, including 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, competitive compensation, and a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a complementary team and strongly support candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Application:
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Background on the Choose Clean Water Coalition:
The Choose Clean Water Coalition creates a unified and inclusive movement to ensure clean water is returned to the rivers and streams that flow into a healthy Chesapeake Bay. Consisting of more than 230 organizations from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia, the Coalition advocates for clean rivers and streams in all communities across the watershed. The Coalition is widely recognized as a highly effective regional and national model for successful collaborative impact.
The Coalition is guided by a Steering Committee made up of local, regional and national organizations that reflect the priorities of the Coalition. The National Wildlife Federation serves as co-chair of the Coalition Steering Committee and provides fiscal and staffing support.
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice so that everyone can realize and enjoy a healthy and prosperous community. We value and celebrate the differences that make our Coalition membership vibrant and effective. In an ongoing effort to more fully accomplish our mission and work towards equity and justice in all we do, we will build and integrate this commitment into our vision, organizational structure, steering committee, staff, policy goals, strategies, and tactics.
Role of the Coalition Director:
The Director manages the day-to-day activities of the Choose Clean Water Coalition and is accountable for implementing programmatic and fundraising strategies to achieve the outcomes articulated in its strategic plan. The Director provides policy oversight, program and campaign management, fundraising leadership and budget oversight, and serves as a key resource for media outreach. In addition, the Director collaborates with Coalition members, partners and other organizations within the watershed on field, policy, and communications activities. The Director manages Coalition staff and contractors.
The Coalition Director reports to National Wildlife Federation’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Executive Director, based in Annapolis, Maryland, under the direction of the Coalition’s Steering Committee.
Areas of Responsibility:
Program Leadership – Ensures implementation of the Coalition’s strategic plan; works with the Coalition's Steering Committee, staff, and members to develop annual priorities and work plans; serves as key spokesperson for the Coalition.
Staff Management – Supervises the Coalition’s Communications Director, Field Manager, Federal Affairs contractor, and other contractors/consultants as required; approves annual work plans and conducts staff performance reviews; fosters a positive, productive, and collaborative working environment allowing staff to function as a highly integrated and effective team.
Fundraising – Collaborates with Steering Committee to identify and implement innovative and sustainable ways to raise funds to support Coalition goals; conducts donor stewardship and outreach and prepares funding proposals and reports.
Budget Oversight – With operations and finance staff, develops and manages annual Coalition budget (approx. $750,000); reports on Coalition’s financial health to Steering Committee and other key stakeholders; implements budget controls to meet financial targets.
Coalition Effectiveness – Coordinates Coalition activities throughout the Chesapeake Bay region; works with Coalition Steering Committee, state lead organizations, and other partners to foster robust involvement in Chesapeake Bay restoration issues; integrates all aspects of Coalition campaigns (regional, national, political, policy); guides the growth of the Coalition’s membership and member engagement; oversees the planning and implementation of annual conference and Capitol Hill Lobby Day; sets agendas for, facilitates and supports Coalition meetings and committees.
Required Experience and Core Competencies:
Minimum five years of professional experience or equivalent working with nonprofit organizations and in building organizational capacity; familiarity with water resources management or Chesapeake Bay policy a plus.
Successful track record in staff management; advocacy; campaign development; grassroots organizing; major donor, foundation/grant, and corporate fundraising.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and create trust-based relationships with relevant stakeholders across a complex system; experience working with coalitions and with a diversity of partners.
Knowledge of how to build a diverse, inclusive Coalition that focuses on its goals through an equity lens.
Strong strategic planning and program implementation skills; proven ability to conceive and execute programs with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and deliverables.
Ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines within the budgetary constraints, and to handle multiple projects simultaneously and autonomously.
Exceptional interpersonal and conflict management skills.
Demonstrated ability to use good judgment to make quick decisions in a rapidly changing political landscape.
Self-starter with the ability to work efficiently, independently and with attention to detail.
Compelling presentation, verbal and written communications skills; organizing and presenting thoughts coherently and confidently in front of groups of all sizes; experience acting as a spokesperson with the media.
The employee’s actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Travel Requirements:
Considerable travel will be required; anticipate 5-10 days every month, 15-20 nights per year.
Salary Range and Benefits:
This position pays in the range of $75,000 - $85,000 per year.
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is a partner and program of the National Wildlife Federation which offers excellent benefits, including 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, competitive compensation, and a family-friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a complementary team and strongly support candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Application:
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc.
Carmel, IN 46032, USA
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
Job #19-08A
Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc., is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet medical needs through the development of life-saving monoclonal antibody treatment options to combat a variety of neglected and tropical infectious diseases. The Senior Manager (Quality Assurance) provides oversight of assigned Quality Assurance related activities at a third-party drug substance as well as drug product manufacturing site. Ability to travel internationally to India specifically (or to other countries as needed) is critical and some domestic travel will also be required. The Senior Manager partners with the Directors of Quality Assurance to ensure synergistic alignment of the CMC Technical and Quality Assurance functions.
Basic Qualifications
BS Degree in a Science discipline
Minimum 5 Years of Large Molecule Development experience in a regulated pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a large biopharmaceutical company
Up to 5 Years of experience in a QA-GMP role or a role that interacts with Quality Assurance
Experience across all phases of biologic drug development
Ability to effectively manage projects to meet timeline, technical and quality requirements
Ability to work in teams with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
Travel required (up to 10% domestic and 15% international)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working virtual preferred
Responsibilities
Mapp Focused
Ensures deployment of Quality and Regulatory Strategy as approved by senior management
Follows and maintains local Quality Systems
Contributes to the maintenance of the global quality systems in line with current regulatory requirements, meeting US FDA, and others as needed
Supports deployment and implementation of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
Collaborates with and supports Technical, Process and Product Development, Analytical, Regulatory, and Operations leadership
Maintains compliance with policies, procedures and specifications
Ensures assigned regulatory commitments are met on time and sustainability measures are in place
Reports all critical and relevant Quality and Regulatory compliance matters to the Director of Quality Assurance
Participates in effective internal and external GxP audit programs
Ensures Quality Assurance review and approval/rejection of relevant and assigned GMP-related procedures, documents and records
Ensures that relevant and assigned training, investigation and deviation actions, critical documentation, and audit actions are completed on time and in compliance with Mapp policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations
Supports the initiative to build risk management principles, the essence of ICHQ10 and a continuous improvement culture into all activities and work product at Mapp
Partner Focused
Influences a strong quality and compliance culture at the third-party manufacturing site and contractor sites
Contributes as a Mapp subject matter expert for the management of the Quality Assurance function in matters relating to formal quality management and regulatory compliance at the third-party manufacturing site in collaboration with the Director of Quality Assurance
Acts as primary contact for discussions on Quality matters with the third-party manufacturer and contractors
Notifies the Director of Quality Assurance and/or QA leadership of any issues at the third-party manufacturing site and/or contractor site involving regulatory issues or contact with regulatory authorities
Ensures required Quality Assurance management and quality expertise is available and effective for operations
Ensures escalation of all critical concerns from the third-party manufacturing site related to product quality and the third-party manufacturer's quality system to the Director of Quality Assurance and QA leadership.
Ensures batch release in a timely manner, providing quality requirements are met
Participates in the establishment and execution of an effective manufacturing control regime at Mapp's third-party manufacturing sites
Supports and contributes, as appropriate, to the investigation of non-conformances and deviations at Mapp's third-party manufacturing sites
Ensures necessary training and education is available to support the maintenance of cGMP at Mapp's third-party manufacturing site
Ensures the third-party manufacturing site is "audit/inspection ready" and compliant at all times
Ensures, where appropriate, that all third-party manufacturers, investigation and deviation actions, critical documentation, and audit actions are completed on time
Mapp offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to this exciting and challenging job. You will enjoy a flexible, collaborative and rewarding environment in Carmel, Indiana or may have the opportunity to work remotely. Travel will be required for this position - (Domestic travel twice per year and international travel to India specifically, or other countries as needed, is expected to average twice per year but could increase to as much as four times per year depending on circumstances). Mapp wants you to join their team and invites you to apply.
No Solicitors, agents or placement agencies please. Mapp utilizes E-Verify.
Mapp is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer - Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1053966-307440
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
Job #19-08A
Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc., is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on addressing unmet medical needs through the development of life-saving monoclonal antibody treatment options to combat a variety of neglected and tropical infectious diseases. The Senior Manager (Quality Assurance) provides oversight of assigned Quality Assurance related activities at a third-party drug substance as well as drug product manufacturing site. Ability to travel internationally to India specifically (or to other countries as needed) is critical and some domestic travel will also be required. The Senior Manager partners with the Directors of Quality Assurance to ensure synergistic alignment of the CMC Technical and Quality Assurance functions.
Basic Qualifications
BS Degree in a Science discipline
Minimum 5 Years of Large Molecule Development experience in a regulated pharmaceutical industry, preferably in a large biopharmaceutical company
Up to 5 Years of experience in a QA-GMP role or a role that interacts with Quality Assurance
Experience across all phases of biologic drug development
Ability to effectively manage projects to meet timeline, technical and quality requirements
Ability to work in teams with diverse cultural and professional backgrounds
Travel required (up to 10% domestic and 15% international)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working virtual preferred
Responsibilities
Mapp Focused
Ensures deployment of Quality and Regulatory Strategy as approved by senior management
Follows and maintains local Quality Systems
Contributes to the maintenance of the global quality systems in line with current regulatory requirements, meeting US FDA, and others as needed
Supports deployment and implementation of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
Collaborates with and supports Technical, Process and Product Development, Analytical, Regulatory, and Operations leadership
Maintains compliance with policies, procedures and specifications
Ensures assigned regulatory commitments are met on time and sustainability measures are in place
Reports all critical and relevant Quality and Regulatory compliance matters to the Director of Quality Assurance
Participates in effective internal and external GxP audit programs
Ensures Quality Assurance review and approval/rejection of relevant and assigned GMP-related procedures, documents and records
Ensures that relevant and assigned training, investigation and deviation actions, critical documentation, and audit actions are completed on time and in compliance with Mapp policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory expectations
Supports the initiative to build risk management principles, the essence of ICHQ10 and a continuous improvement culture into all activities and work product at Mapp
Partner Focused
Influences a strong quality and compliance culture at the third-party manufacturing site and contractor sites
Contributes as a Mapp subject matter expert for the management of the Quality Assurance function in matters relating to formal quality management and regulatory compliance at the third-party manufacturing site in collaboration with the Director of Quality Assurance
Acts as primary contact for discussions on Quality matters with the third-party manufacturer and contractors
Notifies the Director of Quality Assurance and/or QA leadership of any issues at the third-party manufacturing site and/or contractor site involving regulatory issues or contact with regulatory authorities
Ensures required Quality Assurance management and quality expertise is available and effective for operations
Ensures escalation of all critical concerns from the third-party manufacturing site related to product quality and the third-party manufacturer's quality system to the Director of Quality Assurance and QA leadership.
Ensures batch release in a timely manner, providing quality requirements are met
Participates in the establishment and execution of an effective manufacturing control regime at Mapp's third-party manufacturing sites
Supports and contributes, as appropriate, to the investigation of non-conformances and deviations at Mapp's third-party manufacturing sites
Ensures necessary training and education is available to support the maintenance of cGMP at Mapp's third-party manufacturing site
Ensures the third-party manufacturing site is "audit/inspection ready" and compliant at all times
Ensures, where appropriate, that all third-party manufacturers, investigation and deviation actions, critical documentation, and audit actions are completed on time
Mapp offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in addition to this exciting and challenging job. You will enjoy a flexible, collaborative and rewarding environment in Carmel, Indiana or may have the opportunity to work remotely. Travel will be required for this position - (Domestic travel twice per year and international travel to India specifically, or other countries as needed, is expected to average twice per year but could increase to as much as four times per year depending on circumstances). Mapp wants you to join their team and invites you to apply.
No Solicitors, agents or placement agencies please. Mapp utilizes E-Verify.
Mapp is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer - Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://www.applicantpro.com/j/1053966-307440
Clover Health
Engineering Manager
San Francisco, CA
Clover is reinventing health insurance by working to keep people healthier. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of healthcare. Clover's engineering team is empathetic, caring, and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of engineering team and culture that we are building, seeking engineers that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.
We're looking for experienced Engineering Managers to join our team. Our managers take on a role that is a mix of technical leadership, people management, and company building. The primary responsibility of Engineering Managers is to build strong teams of engineers. Our managers are expected to do this by empowering people on the team to take ownership of problems and supporting their team by moving them forward. As an Engineering Manager, you will:
Set the direction for your team collaboratively, clearly establishing objectives that are aligned with Clover's company level goals.
Be accountable for sourcing, screening, hiring, growing, and retaining talent.
Foster a healthy, results-oriented, and collaborative culture that is the bedrock of strong teams.
Be accountable for the team's impact; guide the team to achieve a high level of technical productivity and reliability
Represent the team in engineering organization-wide planning, initiatives, and processes.
Work with leaders in other parts of the company to develop our technical roadmap and approach to solving problems that improve the healthcare experience of our members.
You will love this job if:
You are passionate about growing people and organizations. Helping to set your team and peers up for success through collaboration and feedback is important to you.
You are excited by big, complicated problems and try to solve them with pragmatic, well-engineered solutions. You have a natural intellectual curiosity that drives you to find out how things work and if they can work better.
You enjoy working in a fluid environment, defining and owning priorities that adapt to our larger goals. You can bring clarity to ambiguity while remaining open-minded to new information that might change your mind.
You should get in touch if:
You are a software engineer by trade as well an experienced engineering manager and leader with hands-on experience.
You have led development projects and have also created the space and opportunity for other people to become leaders.
You have worked in fast pace environments where you had to make decisions quickly under conflicting constraints, moving rapidly to meet the demands of a fast-growing company.
You have experience with general purpose programming languages -- e.g., Python, Ruby, Go, C, or Java.
You are able to work in different technical systems and concerns.
Engineering Manager
San Francisco, CA
Clover is reinventing health insurance by working to keep people healthier. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of healthcare. Clover's engineering team is empathetic, caring, and supportive. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of engineering team and culture that we are building, seeking engineers that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth.
We're looking for experienced Engineering Managers to join our team. Our managers take on a role that is a mix of technical leadership, people management, and company building. The primary responsibility of Engineering Managers is to build strong teams of engineers. Our managers are expected to do this by empowering people on the team to take ownership of problems and supporting their team by moving them forward. As an Engineering Manager, you will:
Set the direction for your team collaboratively, clearly establishing objectives that are aligned with Clover's company level goals.
Be accountable for sourcing, screening, hiring, growing, and retaining talent.
Foster a healthy, results-oriented, and collaborative culture that is the bedrock of strong teams.
Be accountable for the team's impact; guide the team to achieve a high level of technical productivity and reliability
Represent the team in engineering organization-wide planning, initiatives, and processes.
Work with leaders in other parts of the company to develop our technical roadmap and approach to solving problems that improve the healthcare experience of our members.
You will love this job if:
You are passionate about growing people and organizations. Helping to set your team and peers up for success through collaboration and feedback is important to you.
You are excited by big, complicated problems and try to solve them with pragmatic, well-engineered solutions. You have a natural intellectual curiosity that drives you to find out how things work and if they can work better.
You enjoy working in a fluid environment, defining and owning priorities that adapt to our larger goals. You can bring clarity to ambiguity while remaining open-minded to new information that might change your mind.
You should get in touch if:
You are a software engineer by trade as well an experienced engineering manager and leader with hands-on experience.
You have led development projects and have also created the space and opportunity for other people to become leaders.
You have worked in fast pace environments where you had to make decisions quickly under conflicting constraints, moving rapidly to meet the demands of a fast-growing company.
You have experience with general purpose programming languages -- e.g., Python, Ruby, Go, C, or Java.
You are able to work in different technical systems and concerns.
King County Council
Seattle, WA, USA
Summary
The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a hardworking and detail-oriented Public Relations Specialist to provide production support on graphic design, social media, website updates, and email newsletters for the King County Council and the entire Legislative Branch. This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Council as a contributing member of its Communications team. The Public Relations Specialist must be a detail-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivated individual who works well with other team members to convey public policy and legislative actions to the public and constituents of King County. The successful candidate must possess the necessary technical background skills and be a good team player. They will pursue their tasks with energy and drive, and utilize effective time management skills, multitasking, and be willing to attend to other projects as required. King County Council is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. The Council encourages people of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. We believe a diverse workforce is a strong workforce. King County is becoming a global leader whose continued excellence and diverse population is a driving force in the Pacific Northwest. As the legislative branch of county government, the King County Council represents nine geographical regions of the county, sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services. MEET THE METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL: http://kingcounty.gov/council.aspx
Job Duties
JOB DUTIES: In order to be considered for this opportunity, applicants at a MINIMUM must demonstrate skill and ability to:
Layout & design visual communications for the Council including postcards, printed newsletters, and email newsletters.
Update & maintain Legislative Branch websites using the county's proprietary web content, management software (Sitecore), as well as html, after completing training.
Develop creative (design, writing, hashtags) for social media posts and manage editorial calendar.
Take photographs at Council events using a digital single lens reflex camera.
Use Photoshop for basic editing of photographs, such as setting correct resolution for print and website, and silhouetting and deleting backgrounds from portraits.
May write copy or assist with writing media releases for the Council or Councilmembers.
May assist with coordinating public events for the Council or Councilmembers.
May participate in the development of communications strategies and action plans for the Council and Councilmembers.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a legislative environment, communicating promotional and educational information to the public on public policy and legislative actions with a proven track record facilitating decisions and successfully navigating information in a political environment as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and good judgment. Competitive candidates will possess an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in communications, graphic design, public administration or a related discipline, and at least two years of professional level experience in a media or public relations environment , or any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the job duties as described in the job description may also be considered.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word (all software on a PC platform).
Proven experience working in code view on web related software, including a web content management system; creating email newsletters; having basic photography skills using a digital single lens reflex camera; and working with printing companies.
Display strong project management skills and the ability work independently with minimal supervision. Occasionally may work under deadline pressure, juggling multiple projects with competing timelines.
Be willing to work on other projects as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of ALL required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for additional steps in the selection process. Forms and Materials Required:
A cover letter
Resume
King County application
Completed supplemental questions
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the required information in the application. Cover letters and resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or supplemental question responses that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. A complete job description can be downloaded by going to: Public Relations Specialist If you have any questions regarding this opportunity to join County government, please contact Tracy Calderon at 206-477-0979 or tracy.calderon@kingcounty.gov
Summary
The Metropolitan King County Council is seeking a hardworking and detail-oriented Public Relations Specialist to provide production support on graphic design, social media, website updates, and email newsletters for the King County Council and the entire Legislative Branch. This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Council as a contributing member of its Communications team. The Public Relations Specialist must be a detail-oriented, customer-focused, and self-motivated individual who works well with other team members to convey public policy and legislative actions to the public and constituents of King County. The successful candidate must possess the necessary technical background skills and be a good team player. They will pursue their tasks with energy and drive, and utilize effective time management skills, multitasking, and be willing to attend to other projects as required. King County Council is committed to upholding and promoting equal opportunity in employment. The Council encourages people of all backgrounds, cultures, and religions to apply, including veterans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. We believe a diverse workforce is a strong workforce. King County is becoming a global leader whose continued excellence and diverse population is a driving force in the Pacific Northwest. As the legislative branch of county government, the King County Council represents nine geographical regions of the county, sets policies, enacts laws, and adopts budgets that guide an array of services. MEET THE METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY COUNCIL: http://kingcounty.gov/council.aspx
Job Duties
JOB DUTIES: In order to be considered for this opportunity, applicants at a MINIMUM must demonstrate skill and ability to:
Layout & design visual communications for the Council including postcards, printed newsletters, and email newsletters.
Update & maintain Legislative Branch websites using the county's proprietary web content, management software (Sitecore), as well as html, after completing training.
Develop creative (design, writing, hashtags) for social media posts and manage editorial calendar.
Take photographs at Council events using a digital single lens reflex camera.
Use Photoshop for basic editing of photographs, such as setting correct resolution for print and website, and silhouetting and deleting backgrounds from portraits.
May write copy or assist with writing media releases for the Council or Councilmembers.
May assist with coordinating public events for the Council or Councilmembers.
May participate in the development of communications strategies and action plans for the Council and Councilmembers.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a legislative environment, communicating promotional and educational information to the public on public policy and legislative actions with a proven track record facilitating decisions and successfully navigating information in a political environment as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, initiative, and good judgment. Competitive candidates will possess an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in communications, graphic design, public administration or a related discipline, and at least two years of professional level experience in a media or public relations environment , or any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the scope of the job duties as described in the job description may also be considered.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in using HTML, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word (all software on a PC platform).
Proven experience working in code view on web related software, including a web content management system; creating email newsletters; having basic photography skills using a digital single lens reflex camera; and working with printing companies.
Display strong project management skills and the ability work independently with minimal supervision. Occasionally may work under deadline pressure, juggling multiple projects with competing timelines.
Be willing to work on other projects as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified candidates. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of ALL required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for additional steps in the selection process. Forms and Materials Required:
A cover letter
Resume
King County application
Completed supplemental questions
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the required information in the application. Cover letters and resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or supplemental question responses that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. A complete job description can be downloaded by going to: Public Relations Specialist If you have any questions regarding this opportunity to join County government, please contact Tracy Calderon at 206-477-0979 or tracy.calderon@kingcounty.gov
