Communications Specialist

This is a hybrid position with approximately two days a week in the office, based on business needs.

This is a new Communications Specialist role that will support the Executive’s Office, Human Resources, and Finance. You’ll work closely with the County Executive and other senior county leadership as a trusted partner in keeping employees and the public informed about key county initiatives. Your communication skills will help people clearly understand what’s happening across the organization through timely, transparent, and well-crafted messaging.

You will collaborate with Finance on budget and process communications, support Human Resources on organizational priorities, lead internal communication, and work alongside the Executive’s Office to support speech writing, media relations, storytelling, and content creation. You will partner with senior leaders to help employees understand processes or organizational changes, strengthen interdepartmental coordination, and support leadership in delivering effective public service.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy partnering with high-level leaders, and want to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes, this could be your dream opportunity.

The Communications Department provides communication support to all three branches of Pierce County government. Our goal is to provide strategic communications counsel and create engaging and timely information about programs, projects, activities, and actions taken by the County. The Communications Department is a collaborative and team-oriented environment that works to provide outstanding service to our internal clients and the public. The team in the department is filled with passionate and talented communicators.

The variety of work assignments creates a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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By delivering clear, timely messaging to employees, leadership, and the public. You’ll develop communication plans, respond quickly to emerging needs, and create materials that explain complex topics in a straightforward way.

To succeed, you’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, stay flexible, respond rapidly, and be strategic in how you support internal clients and adapt to evolving county priorities.

Throughout the onboarding process, you will meet with the supervisors, teams, and the admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, and gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build a great career.

• Identify and analyze issues of concern and emerging trends to management; provide strategic communication objectives, techniques, and plans.
• Provide strategic counsel to management and other internal customers regarding communication needs.
• Communicate with the media, write, and edit news releases.
• Establish and maintain communication standards, including the County’s logo/branding policy.
• Work effectively on a deadline during an emergency.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, .

• A resume, cover letter, and 2-3 recent work samples that are reflective of the work you can produce independently are required for this position. Applications without a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 recent work samples will not be considered.
• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a closely related field; and
• 3-5 years of related professional communications experience, including web management/development experience, is required.
• Additional education or experience that clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential…