Research Services Manager

Title:

1281-NN - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title:

State Opioid Response Outreach Communications Consultant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Opioid Outreach Communications Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies to educate the public about opioid abuse risk, prevention, and treatment. This position provides communications leadership on opioid projects, and managing various Opioid social marketing campaigns.
This position is in Olympia, WA.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Progressively responsible professional experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, strategic communication, or a closely related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of plain language principles and writing for the web. 

• Knowledge of best practices for social marketing and health communications. 

• Knowledge of state government and departmental organization, processes, programs and functions.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience.
FTE: 100%

City, State, Zip: Olympia, WA 98501

Position Term in months: 12
Permanent/Temporary: This is a temporary position due to end on September 29, 2022. Renewal is dependent on if additional grant funding is secured to extend employment.

Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name: Murrow College of Communication and Health Care Authority
Department Link: https://murrow.wsu.edu/ and http://hca.wa.gov/

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Screening Begin Date: Screening of applications will begin Thursday, October 21, 2021, and will continue until the position has been filled.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

1) Resume
2) Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .

Title:

1281-NN - Public Relations/Communication Coordinator

Business Title:

State Opioid Response Outreach Communications Consultant

Location:

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21-14.1, as a condition of employment, all WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation no later than October 18, 2021. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Vaccine or an approved accommodation for new employees will be verified no later than October 18, 2021. If the effective date of appointment is October 18, 2021 or later vaccine or approved accommodation status will be verified prior to first day of employment. Please reach out to Human Resource Services (HRS) at [email protected] or 509-335-4521 if you have questions regarding this.

Summary of Duties:

The Opioid Outreach Communications Consultant is responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies to educate the public about opioid abuse risk, prevention, and treatment. This position provides communications leadership on opioid projects, and managing various Opioid social marketing campaigns.
This position is in Olympia, WA.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing or other relevant field AND either two (2) years of professional experience in print OR broadcast news media, public relations, marketing including the use of electronic media or two (2) years of other relevant professional experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Progressively responsible professional experience in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, strategic communication, or a closely related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of plain language principles and writing for the web. 

• Knowledge of best practices for social marketing and health communications. 

• Knowledge of state government and departmental organization, processes, programs and functions.

Additional Information:

Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience.
FTE: 100%

City, State, Zip: Olympia, WA 98501

Position Term in months: 12
Permanent/Temporary: This is a temporary position due to end on September 29, 2022. Renewal is dependent on if additional grant funding is secured to extend employment.

Area/College: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name: Murrow College of Communication and Health Care Authority
Department Link: https://murrow.wsu.edu/ and http://hca.wa.gov/

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Screening Begin Date: Screening of applications will begin Thursday, October 21, 2021, and will continue until the position has been filled.
Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:

1) Resume
2) Cover letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .