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Description

**Closing Date to Apply:** Until Filled

**Hourly:** $27.68 - $42.6hr

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

**Benefits:** This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

_Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process._

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position coordinates and develops creative outreach and engagement materials designed to facilitate partnerships, improve employee dialogue, and enhance employee access to relevant information. The primary responsibility of this position is to execute various employee communication plans and materials to ensure messages are dispersed to the workforce on numerous critical topics.

Essential Functions

_Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:_

+ Coordinates and develops creative outreach and engagement materials designed to facilitate partnerships, improve employee dialogue, and enhance employee access to relevant information; executes various employee communication plans that ensure messages are dispersed to the workforce on numerous critical topics.

+ Develop communications for internal audiences within the organization, and/or talking points as needed utilizing a variety of methods including written, video, in-person, etc.

+ Assists with the conceptual development, design, and execution of all internal-facing publications.

+ Demonstrate expertise with visual identity, branding, and typography.

+ Provide graphic support and design print or digital materials for a variety of internal-facing publications.

+ Provide ongoing internal website content and visual updates in accordance with Grant PUD branding.

+ Produce and distribute live web-based events.

+ Produce rough design concepts or storyboards.

+ Demonstrate proven aesthetic judgment, with excellent visual design and strong conceptual abilities.

+ Work with Public Affairs team to ensure consistent branding of internal communications.

+ Job assignments for this position may be focused on design, or development of internal communications, depending on the needs of the department.

+ In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.

+ Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

+ Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.

+ Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

+ Following all safety policies and produces.

+ Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.

+ Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.

+ Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Education and Experience

Required:

+ Bachelor’s degree in visual design, digital arts, public relations, communications or related field OR 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.

+ 3 years’ experience in web, print, or digital design with demonstrated results in implementing visual design strategies, or experience in marketing and/or communications.

Preferred:

+ Graphic design or communications related certification or training

+ Prosci ADKAR Certified Change Practitioner

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ General knowledge of public relations principles and communication practices.

+ Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and simplify complex topics into simplified visualizations.

+ Strong interpersonal communication skilss, both verbal and written.

+ High proficiency and experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop), Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint, and Canva.

+ Extensive knowledge of printing and publication, including technical expertise in prepress and print production processes.

+ Time management skills.

+ Ability to design and provide visual updates for internal training needs.

+ Working knowledge of current technologies and methods for developing innovative designs across web, print, and various digital media platforms.

+ Knowledge of camera operation (both video and still) and photo/video editing.

+ Ability to write clear, concise, and creative copy with proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

+ Results-orientation with demonstrated initiative and the ability to work in a deadline driven environment.

+ Knowledge of applicable intellectual property, image permissions, copyright and trademark requirements.

+ Flexible, patient and able to manage multiple tasks/priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

+ Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

+ Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.

+ Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units

+ Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

_*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)._

_The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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