The Humane League
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Digital Mobilization Specialist (DMS), you will be instrumental in nurturing our audience of supporters and inspiring them to take action for animals. You will oversee and execute many of our digital mobilization tactics spanning across email, SMS, sign up forms, and internal web applications. This position reports directly to the Digital Mobilization Manager.
This is a full-time, remote position. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic travel for staff retreats; this is equivalent to approximately 1–2 trips per year. We will be recording a webinar hosted by Dani Fahs, Digital Mobilization Manager, and Christina Sargsyan, Talent Acquisition Coordinator. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role and The Humane League via this form . Please submit any questions by August 28 and the webinar will be available to watch here after August 30.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work in partnership with Communications subteams (Content, Design, Video, Digital Products), Development, Campaigns, Organizing, and Public Policy to coordinate production of effective digital action-driving touchpoints (such as petitions, advocacies, and other digital actions) to maximize digital impact for our campaigns in ways that also build rapport and long-term relationships with our supporters.
With support from the Digital Mobilization Manager, oversee five critical action-driving mechanisms that underpin our mobilization efforts, in alignment with team and organizational goals:
Coordinate, build, and maintain sign up forms (including advocacies, petitions, action pledges, etc.) for our core programs and projects.
Coordinate and maintain several automation series that fuel ongoing campaign engagement, as well as building new series that accompany the creation of new sign up forms.
Coordinate, build, and maintain digital actions through THL’s internal, action-driving, web-based applications which seamlessly plug THL supporters into our campaigns work.
Use web-based tools to coordinate, build, and maintain digital actions for the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) that can be distributed throughout the global OWA member organization network, and serve as a support to the OWA for routine digital mobilization needs.
Manage a successful SMS program, ensuring that we maximize the potential of our broadcast SMS in support of rapport-building and mobilization efforts (in partnership with Campaigns, Development, and Organizing).
Using Every Action, Google Analytics, and internal reporting databases—report back insights and optimization recommendations to stakeholders across teams to help improve supporter engagement.
Ideate ways to leverage our digital tactics to help drive supporters to ever-higher levels of sustainable engagement, tailored to their behavior and interests.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
You must have hands-on experience working within a content management system (CMS), Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Short Message Service (SMS), Project management system, and report building / data visualization platform.
Some examples include WordPress, Contentful, Wix, Squarespace, Every Action, Engaging Networks, Zapier, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Hustle, ThruText, Spoke, Asana, Basecamp, Trello, AirTable, Google Analytics, Metabase, and Tableau.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess most, if not all the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Exceptional ability to manage digital tools and platforms, including complex forms, web-based applications, and more.
Strong project management and prioritization skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders simultaneously to produce high-quality, digital assets and content.
Experience with producing compelling short-form messages (e.g. SMS or social media content) that aim to drive engagement.
Results-driven and analytical mindset with the skills to analyze datasets and draw insights to help inform short term and long term strategy across multiple channels.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to thoroughly testing and optimizing digital assets to make them as functional, concise, and accurate as possible.
Self-motivated, with a commitment to follow-through and accountability.
This position is available until 1:00pm PDT/2:00pm MDT/3:00pm CDT/4:00pm EDT on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
First Interview (via video call
Second Interview (via video call)
Reference Check
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $65,493 - $80,047. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individuals total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a jobs level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.
Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
AI Policy
We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, please refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Digital Mobilization Specialist (DMS), you will be instrumental in nurturing our audience of supporters and inspiring them to take action for animals. You will oversee and execute many of our digital mobilization tactics spanning across email, SMS, sign up forms, and internal web applications. This position reports directly to the Digital Mobilization Manager.
This is a full-time, remote position. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic travel for staff retreats; this is equivalent to approximately 1–2 trips per year. We will be recording a webinar hosted by Dani Fahs, Digital Mobilization Manager, and Christina Sargsyan, Talent Acquisition Coordinator. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role and The Humane League via this form . Please submit any questions by August 28 and the webinar will be available to watch here after August 30.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work in partnership with Communications subteams (Content, Design, Video, Digital Products), Development, Campaigns, Organizing, and Public Policy to coordinate production of effective digital action-driving touchpoints (such as petitions, advocacies, and other digital actions) to maximize digital impact for our campaigns in ways that also build rapport and long-term relationships with our supporters.
With support from the Digital Mobilization Manager, oversee five critical action-driving mechanisms that underpin our mobilization efforts, in alignment with team and organizational goals:
Coordinate, build, and maintain sign up forms (including advocacies, petitions, action pledges, etc.) for our core programs and projects.
Coordinate and maintain several automation series that fuel ongoing campaign engagement, as well as building new series that accompany the creation of new sign up forms.
Coordinate, build, and maintain digital actions through THL’s internal, action-driving, web-based applications which seamlessly plug THL supporters into our campaigns work.
Use web-based tools to coordinate, build, and maintain digital actions for the Open Wing Alliance (OWA) that can be distributed throughout the global OWA member organization network, and serve as a support to the OWA for routine digital mobilization needs.
Manage a successful SMS program, ensuring that we maximize the potential of our broadcast SMS in support of rapport-building and mobilization efforts (in partnership with Campaigns, Development, and Organizing).
Using Every Action, Google Analytics, and internal reporting databases—report back insights and optimization recommendations to stakeholders across teams to help improve supporter engagement.
Ideate ways to leverage our digital tactics to help drive supporters to ever-higher levels of sustainable engagement, tailored to their behavior and interests.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
You must have hands-on experience working within a content management system (CMS), Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Short Message Service (SMS), Project management system, and report building / data visualization platform.
Some examples include WordPress, Contentful, Wix, Squarespace, Every Action, Engaging Networks, Zapier, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Hustle, ThruText, Spoke, Asana, Basecamp, Trello, AirTable, Google Analytics, Metabase, and Tableau.
Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess most, if not all the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Exceptional ability to manage digital tools and platforms, including complex forms, web-based applications, and more.
Strong project management and prioritization skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders simultaneously to produce high-quality, digital assets and content.
Experience with producing compelling short-form messages (e.g. SMS or social media content) that aim to drive engagement.
Results-driven and analytical mindset with the skills to analyze datasets and draw insights to help inform short term and long term strategy across multiple channels.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to thoroughly testing and optimizing digital assets to make them as functional, concise, and accurate as possible.
Self-motivated, with a commitment to follow-through and accountability.
This position is available until 1:00pm PDT/2:00pm MDT/3:00pm CDT/4:00pm EDT on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
First Interview (via video call
Second Interview (via video call)
Reference Check
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $65,493 - $80,047. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individuals total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a jobs level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.
Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
AI Policy
We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, please refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Multiple Locations, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Communication’s Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Equity Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 4) position. This position can be located in any of the following locations: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA . Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA . Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA . Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA . Vancouver Field Office (VFO) in Vancouver, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. P lease Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA . there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,015 - $6,739 per month. Are you someone who is passionate about championing equity, has a knack for storytelling and understands the importance of internal communications? Do you like working in a fast-paced environment where ideas are what you eat for breakfast? If so, this may be the position for you. Ecology has an exciting new role within the Communication Program. As the Equity Communications Specialist, you will help shape the future of our workplace culture by leading equity communications. You also will manage and oversee our internal communication channels and products which includes supporting the highest-level leaders in the agency. You will edit, write and find creative ways to tell the stories of our agency on our social media channels. The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s land, air, and water for current and future generations. Our Communication Program’s mission is to provide clear, accurate and timely communications to explain the work Ecology does, why it matters, and the science behind it. We also play an integral role in internal communications. We are partners in shaping our workplace culture and are champions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of February 27, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 26, 2023 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our workforce communications. You will lead diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR) communication programs, plans, and strategies for internal communications and external communications. You will also be a part of a team where your creativity and energy will be channeled to develop engaging town halls, executive communications, videos and lead our intranet communications. What you will do:
Coordinate and collaborate with staff and programs to guide and review DEIR communication strategies for internal and external communications. This includes town halls and internal event planning, developing talking points, news releases, social media, web content and other products.
Plan, organize and develop learning opportunities, events and messaging that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and ethnic diversity. Engage staff and programs in developing content and setting strategic direction for this work.
Actively participate in and provide communications support to the agency’s internal DEIR development teams and workgroups. Provide expertise and lead the communications subgroup in these efforts.
Represent the agency on DEIR communications committees across state government.
Participate in agency-wide work groups for accessibility and language access.
Develop social media, blogs, and external webpage content.
Manage the agency’s primary source of internal news – Inside Ecology. Write, develop, and maintain content.
Produce video content for internal and external communications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
A total of Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience: developing internal and external communications, including demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, and racial justice communications; creating written and visual content for publications, marketing products, websites, blogs, social media, or other outreach materials; managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Education involving a major study in: journalism, communications, public relations, news media, digital/social media, English, marketing, humanities, or closely allied field. See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree – as listed above. Years of professional level experience – as listed above. Combination 1No college credit hours or degree.7 years of experience.Combination 2I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.6 years of experience.Combination 3I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).5 years of experience.Combination 4I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.4 years of experience.Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree.3 year of experience.Combination 6A Master’s Degree or higher.1 year of experience. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience developing and coordinating communications for diversity, equity, inclusion, respect or racial justice initiatives or systemically disadvantaged communities.
Training, education, or lived experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, respect and racial justice concepts to create, maintain, and improve a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
A writing sample or communication example. Samples can include news articles, press releases, social media posts, website pages, videos, or other similar work.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1 , state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Camille St. Onge at Camille.St.Onge@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Camille to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Communication’s Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Equity Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 4) position. This position can be located in any of the following locations: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA . Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA . Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA . Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA . Vancouver Field Office (VFO) in Vancouver, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. P lease Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA . there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,015 - $6,739 per month. Are you someone who is passionate about championing equity, has a knack for storytelling and understands the importance of internal communications? Do you like working in a fast-paced environment where ideas are what you eat for breakfast? If so, this may be the position for you. Ecology has an exciting new role within the Communication Program. As the Equity Communications Specialist, you will help shape the future of our workplace culture by leading equity communications. You also will manage and oversee our internal communication channels and products which includes supporting the highest-level leaders in the agency. You will edit, write and find creative ways to tell the stories of our agency on our social media channels. The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s land, air, and water for current and future generations. Our Communication Program’s mission is to provide clear, accurate and timely communications to explain the work Ecology does, why it matters, and the science behind it. We also play an integral role in internal communications. We are partners in shaping our workplace culture and are champions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of February 27, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 26, 2023 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our workforce communications. You will lead diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR) communication programs, plans, and strategies for internal communications and external communications. You will also be a part of a team where your creativity and energy will be channeled to develop engaging town halls, executive communications, videos and lead our intranet communications. What you will do:
Coordinate and collaborate with staff and programs to guide and review DEIR communication strategies for internal and external communications. This includes town halls and internal event planning, developing talking points, news releases, social media, web content and other products.
Plan, organize and develop learning opportunities, events and messaging that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and ethnic diversity. Engage staff and programs in developing content and setting strategic direction for this work.
Actively participate in and provide communications support to the agency’s internal DEIR development teams and workgroups. Provide expertise and lead the communications subgroup in these efforts.
Represent the agency on DEIR communications committees across state government.
Participate in agency-wide work groups for accessibility and language access.
Develop social media, blogs, and external webpage content.
Manage the agency’s primary source of internal news – Inside Ecology. Write, develop, and maintain content.
Produce video content for internal and external communications.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
A total of Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience: developing internal and external communications, including demonstrated experience with diversity, equity, and racial justice communications; creating written and visual content for publications, marketing products, websites, blogs, social media, or other outreach materials; managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Education involving a major study in: journalism, communications, public relations, news media, digital/social media, English, marketing, humanities, or closely allied field. See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree – as listed above. Years of professional level experience – as listed above. Combination 1No college credit hours or degree.7 years of experience.Combination 2I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.6 years of experience.Combination 3I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).5 years of experience.Combination 4I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.4 years of experience.Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree.3 year of experience.Combination 6A Master’s Degree or higher.1 year of experience. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience developing and coordinating communications for diversity, equity, inclusion, respect or racial justice initiatives or systemically disadvantaged communities.
Training, education, or lived experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, respect and racial justice concepts to create, maintain, and improve a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
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Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Three professional references.
A writing sample or communication example. Samples can include news articles, press releases, social media posts, website pages, videos, or other similar work.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1 , state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Camille St. Onge at Camille.St.Onge@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Camille to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.