Ethnic Media & Communications Advisor

Position DescriptionThe OfficeThe mission of the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is to improve the lives of Seattle’s immigrant and refugee families. The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs centers racial equity and community engagement in its work and seeks candidates who are committed to these values.The JobSkillsSeattle is a Welcoming City. We value inclusion and equity. Immigrant and refugee communities are centered in the work of the Ethnic Media and Communications Advisor at OIRA. We are looking for applicants who are motivated to use their communication skills and understanding of current and changing immigration policy to prepare for, inform, and respond to emerging issues impacting our neighbors. We hope that you have been looking for an opportunity to:• Create holistic marketing, communications, and community engagement campaigns, strategies, and products to improve the City’s ability to communicate with and engage immigrant and refugee communities.• Develop effective communication procedures and policies for various situations or crises involving immigrant and refugee communities.• Provide recommendations to the OIRA Director and the Mayor’s Office.• Communicate to internal and external partners on behalf of the OIRA Director on issues relating to immigrants and refugees• Provide specialized technical assistance to City staff for ethnic media relations.Job ResponsibilitiesTo Be Successful, You Are Committed To• Promoting racial equity and social justice.• Building relationships through authentic engagement.• Understanding and communicating complex immigration policies and programs to a variety of audiences.• Listening, creating space for diverse perspectives, and the pursuit of inclusive and just outcomes.• Increasing access to city activities and information for immigrants and refugees.To Be Effective, You Have• Created branding and culturally competent communications.• Engaged immigrant and refugee communities.• Built multifaceted communications strategies and content for a variety of programs and initiatives using writing, photography, video, graphic design, and marketing.• Developed press releases, media advisories, outreach materials, blog stories, web content, ethnic media advertisements, and social media updates for programs and policies.• Coordinated and managed the work of graphic designers and printers for outreach materials.• Reviewed social media content for accessibility, clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness.• Are familiar with Public Disclosure laws• Assisted your organization with ethnic media outreach, including trends and coverage and troubleshooting translation challenges for press releases, advertisements and other communications documents.• Built and maintained long-term relationships with reporters and ethnic media representatives to ensure accurate reporting of your organization’s work.• Proactively planned for and adjusted quickly to emerging issues and changing political environments.QualificationsA successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to building and implementing communications using an equity lens. This experience should be complemented by demonstrated knowledge and ability in the following areas:• Current and emerging immigration policy• Broad written, oral, and visual communication skills, including social media• Navigating equity barriers experienced by immigrant and refugee communities• Cross-cultural communication and content development for outreach and engagement• Language and accessibility best practices• Project management• Working successfully within a large, matrixed organization• Working in a dynamic, diverse, fast-paced environmentPlease 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.Additional InformationThis job is classified as a Strategic Advisor 1, Exempt. The full pay range for this position is $48.19 - $72.23. For office pay equity reasons, this position will be paid $50.92/hour.This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management. You may be asked to attend meetings and events that occur on weekday evenings and weekends.We offer 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 our website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.In addition, to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:• A cover letter explaining your interest in this job and examples that demonstrate your experience writing for or on behalf of immigrants and refugees• A PDF of your current resume• A writing sample that illustrates an ability to provide information in a simplified manner.Questions? Please contact Kate Moore at kate.moore@seattle.govWhy work at the City?The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.This position is open to applicants who meet the 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. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.