Job ID 16396 Department Communications (10000241) Union Classification Non Union Type Full Time - Salaried # of Openings 1 Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA) Closing Date 07/31/2025 Salary/Wage $91,215.00 - $143,025.00 annually

Application Review

We strongly encourage you to submit a cover letter along with your application to help us understand why you would make a strong fit for this role and on Team PUD. Applicant review will begin on July 17th, 2025, and selected candidates will be invited to move forward in the process. Applications will be continued to be accepted through July 31st, 2025, and additional candidates will be moved forward as needed.

Job Definition

Develops, identifies, plans and implements strategies to provide effective customer relations and employee communications. May act as a spokesperson and liaison with the media with guidance and input from management. Assists the editorial project leader for internal and external publications. Assists with researching, writing, editing, evaluating and coordinating customer and employee communications. Assists with planning, developing, implementing and coordinating department communications and marketing strategies and activities.

Experience/Education

Minimum Education and Experience:

Media & Public Relations Specialist II $91,215-$114,018

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, AND Two (2) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related;

OR

• Six (6) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related.

Media & Public Relations Specialist III $114,420-$143,025

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, AND Four (4) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related;

OR

• Eight (8) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related.

You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Media & Public Relations Specialist II and Media & Public Relations Specialist III.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview

Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.

Our Values

We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.

Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.

We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.