Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist

Description About the City The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station. Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests. Our Values All potential team members are evaluated on the following values: Caring -We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness. Professional -We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all. Responsive -We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve. About the Position The City of Tukwila is seeking a Sustainable Transportation Communications Specialist who will play an integral role on the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Team. Tukwila's TDM Program helps people access sustainable transportation options that reduce drive-alone travel in Tukwila and South King County. Working under the direction of the Program Manager, the Communications Specialist coordinates communications and media for TDM projects. The position develops social marketing campaigns, maintains the Program's web presence, and creates promotional materials and educational resources. The position supports residents, workers, visitors, employers, property managers, and students by identifying solutions to transportation barriers and addressing the specific needs of those who travel in Tukwila and South King County. This is a full-time, grant-funded, one (1) year limited-term position with the potential to extend. The position may occasionally include evening/weekend hours to staff events/meetings. The position has an office location at the City of Tukwila and involves some fieldwork. This posting will be open until filled with the first review of applications on January 27, 2025 HOWTO APPLY: Please submit an onlineapplication, cover letter, and resumevia our NEOGOV job link. Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" sections of your application along with your cover letter and resume. Veteran's Preference: City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify. Selection Process: This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at,. Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Track rewards program participation, communicate with participants, fulfill rewards, and process mailings. * Provide customer service and support to employers and property managers including correspondence, data entry, and recordkeeping. * Create content and manage communications for newsletters and social media posts. * Manage website content and updates. * Create presentations, training materials, and educational resources. * Create promotional materials such as signs, ads, videos, brochures, flyers, and mailers. * Develop and implement social marketing campaigns to influence behavior change and encourage sustainable transportation choices. * Participate in outreach efforts, presentations, and trainings. * Participate in grant writing and reporting. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Strong communication skills, including written, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, and listening skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other office software and video conference platforms * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Demonstrating the necessary attitude, knowledge, and skills to deliver culturally competent services. * Familiarity with, or enthusiasm to learn, Adobe Creative Suite and other design tools. * A passion for transit, active transportation, and helping others make sustainable travel choices. * Knowledge of transportation demand management (TDM) principles is a plus. * Bi/Multilingual in Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, or other language spoken by a substantial number of Tukwila's residents is desired. Education, Experience and Other Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a field of discipline related to the assigned area; AND one year of marketing and community engagement experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and education that meets the minimum requirements. Physical Activity/Requirements: Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Some positions may require greater periods of walking and/or standing.

Created: 2025-01-07