SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

At the University of Washington School of Social Work, we commit ourselves to promoting social and economic justice for poor and oppressed populations and enhancing the quality of life for all. We strive to maximize human welfare through education, research, and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century.

The UW and the School of Social Work promote diversity and inclusivity among our staff, faculty and students; we seek applicants for this position who are committed to these principles and whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

The Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence (the Alliance) is a partnership between the University of Washington – School of Social Work, Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), Eastern Washington University – School of Social Work, University of Washington in Tacoma – School of Social Work and Criminal Justice, and the University of Washington – School of Social Work – Partners for Our Children (P4C).  The vision of the Partnership is to join as one entity to support the readiness and continued learning of foster and relative caregivers and the child welfare workforce with the intention of achieving the best possible outcomes for Washington’s children and families.

The Alliance and the School of Social Work have an outstanding opportunity for a Social Media and Communications Specialist. This role supports the Alliance’s efforts to share information about its organization and initiatives. It manages the social media channels, including finding content that audiences will respond to, and staying on top of trends and best practices on social platforms. This role also works to draft communications pieces and platforms including emails, website and texts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Management