Communications Specialist

Applicants must submit an RCEA Employment Application, Resume, and Supplemental Questions to

RCEA, 633

3rd Street, Eureka CA 95501, or to hr@redwoodenergy.org .

Attn:

Communications Specialist, Position #305. Incomplete application packages are subject to immediate disqualification. Application and supplemental questionnaire are available at https://redwoodenergy.org/employment/. The Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist to support our marketing and public engagement efforts. This frontline position serves as a key point of contact with RCEA customers and community partners, supporting outreach, community events, and communications that promote RCEA's programs and services. Reporting to the Community Strategies Manager, the Communications Specialist has a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with marketing projects, social media monitoring and coordination, and preparing for and attending RCEA-hosted and community events. This position also provides administrative support, including updating department workflow management tools, maintaining the department storeroom, and providing occasional front desk staffing support. This position requires strong verbal and written communication skills. The Communications Specialist will interact with the public regularly and interface with all departments at RCEA, so the ability to work with a variety of individuals in a dynamic office environment is essential. An interest in local energy issues, sustainability, and the environment is desirable, but not required. Well-qualified applicants in other areas will be considered. Applicants who are bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English are strongly encouraged to apply. Activities Include Assist in creating and editing marketing and outreach materials, ensuring consistent voice. Assist with RCEA's in-house and community event coordination including planning, set up, staffing, vendor communication, and ordering marketing collateral. Represent RCEA at a variety of community/outreach events including daytime, evening, and weekends. Respond to comments, schedule posts, and provide monthly metric reporting for RCEA's social media channels. Provide graphic design and website content management, as needed, including document preparation, proofreading, page creation, and content updates. Design and create documents, templates, mailers, signs, and business cards for various programs and departments. Organize and maintain the Marketing Storeroom, including ordering supplies and other marketing items and maintaining inventory. Act as the primary resource for updating and maintaining workflow software, such as boards on Monday.com. Perform a variety of department reporting needs utilizing a variety of software including, Monday.com, Google Analytics (GA4), and MailChimp. Serve as a first line of contact for RCEA customers via telephone, e-mail, and/or in person. Provide administrative support for meetings including reserving and preparing conference rooms, preparing meeting agendas, attending meetings, and recording minutes. Perform other duties and related tasks as required. (Duties may vary and are subject to change, please review Job Description for more information)

Work Schedule and Benefits :

This position is a non-exempt full-time assignment, scheduled for 34 hours per week. This position will perform most of their work at RCEA's central office location in Eureka, CA. Work hours are generally 8:30 am-5:00 pm Monday through Thursday. This position will also be expected to participate in weekend, evening, and holiday events, as scheduled, throughout the year. All full-time positions enjoy RCEA's benefit package which includes employer paid medical, dental, vision insurance (RCEA pays the full premium for single coverage, with 50% share for 2-party and families), employer sponsored EAP and $25,000 Life Insurance, paid vacation (starting at 12 days/year), sick leave (6 hours/month), 12 annual paid holidays, $4,000 401(a) Employer contribution with up to 7% employee match, and 457(b) deferred compensation plan.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$59,096.13 - $91,677.50 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person