Job Information
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE Communications Manager in SPOKANE, Washington
Communications Manager
Community Colleges of Spokane
Location: CCS District Office
Department: DIST Marketing/Public Relations
Salary Range: $65,497 - $74,041
Starting salary for this position is: $65,497 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with CCS.
About Us
Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.
Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 04/02/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.
About the Communications Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the District Communications Director, the primary purpose of this position is to identify and manage the execution of internal and external communication strategies for Spokane Colleges (the district), Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC)
The Communications Manager works under general direction, identifying and creating compelling stories and essential information within the colleges and the district, writing well-crafted content, then sharing it with internal and external audiences on a variety of platforms (including social media and the web). The work includes creating multiplatform content, such as news stories, press releases and email newsletters, then posting edited content to websites and internal communication channels/platforms (including Microsoft SharePoint). The position also monitors organizational media mentions, identifying and advising leadership of potential issues.
This position is best suited for an organized, creative, multiplatform writer with strong attention to detail and an appreciation for flexing communication styles to suit diverse audiences to promote the district and colleges, with an eye for identifying compelling stories and ways to tell them.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify and tell the stories of Spokane Colleges (the district, SCC, SFCC) with a fresh and creative perspective, using a variety of methods, platforms, and multimedia formats, including photo, video, writing and digital communications. *
• Work with District Marketing and Public Relations teams and partners to develop and implement communications strategies that promote Spokane Colleges to current and prospective students, families, businesses, community partners and key stakeholders. *
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with campuses and other administrative departments to proactively discover storytelling and content creation opportunities. *
• Assist campuses and other administrative departments with effective communication strategies as needed. *
• Write and manage content for the district, SCC, SFCC and associated marketing websites by working directly with administrators and campus personnel to gather information and promote specific initiatives, programs and services. Ensure information is accurate and presented in