Corporate Communication Supervisor

Are you a Communications Specialist looking to take the next step?

If you feel this may be the perfect job for you, please continue reading …and APPLY!

About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please visit:

• SPU Website

• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why join us?

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment

• Hybrid work schedule

• Generous benefits package

• Free public transportation options

• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions

• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

• Leading the implementation of SPU’s Employee Strategic Communications Plan and contributing to its ongoing development.

• Supporting the planning and implementation of employee engagement campaigns and events.

• Developing new and improved channels for communicating with employees.

• Supporting development and implementation of employee engagement surveys and other feedback tools, analyzing data, and refining communication strategies.

• Managing SPU’s annual editorial communication calendar and coordination.

• Creating and curating content for internal and external communications channels, including intranet, email, print, and digital signage with an emphasis on storytelling and promoting SPU's values and services; and increasing usability and accessibility of information to SPU employees.

• Setting KPI’s and providing regular reporting on channel engagement and other performance data.

• Overseeing related budgets and consultants.

• Supervising corporate communications and digital communications staff.

• Participating in the on-call after-hours outage duty rotation, which may require independent interaction with the media, managing social media, and responding to customer requests for information.

• Serve as Acting Director as needed.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

How to Apply:

• Submit complete City of Seattle online application

• Upload your current resume, AND

• Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position

Workplace Environment: This position requires 5 days on-site.

The full salary range for this position is $54.60 - $81.93 per hour.

Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Muzzin at katie.muzzin@seattle.gov

Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.