Internal Communications Officer and Social Media Lead

The Administrative Office of the Courts is seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Communications Officer and Social Media Lead to develop implement and manage communication strategies that enhance engagement both externally and internally. This role is responsible for overseeing the agencys digital presence ensuring accurate and transparent public communication while fostering a wellinformed and connected internal workforce.

Working under general direction from the Associate Director of Communications and Public Outreach this is a professional level position that consistently applies independent judgment in assigned area of expertise and exercises decision making authority as delegated. Interacts regularly with the State Court Administrator and Human Resources to inform and connect AOCs workforce.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Internal Communications Officer &

Social Media Lead

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for topperforming employees who embody its core valuesintegrity inclusion accountability and teamwork.It is committed to both employee growth and worklife balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 202531

Status: Regular FullTime

Location: Olympia Washington

Salary: Range 60: $67716 $88800 per year (DOQ).

Opens: May 2 2025

Closes: May 22 2025. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager for this recruitment.

This position requires you to be in the office at least two (2) days per week.

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• External Communications & Social Media.
• Develop and execute social media strategies aligned with communication objectives.
• Manage and maintain official social media accounts ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.
• Create engaging content including graphics videos and posts to inform and engage the public.
• Monitor social media channels for public inquiries trends and emerging issues responding appropriately.
• Collaborate with public affairs and press teams to coordinate messaging and crisis communication.
• Track and analyze social media metrics to optimize content performance and outreach.

Internal Communications

• Develop and implement internal communication plans to enhance employee engagement.
• Manage internal communication platforms.
• Craft clear and consistent messaging to ensure employees are informed of agency policies initiatives and updates.
• Work with leadership to communicate organizational goals culture and values effectively.
• Organize internal events and campaigns to boost workplace collaboration.
• Performs other duties as required.
  

AND

Relevant work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Preferred

• Experience in government public service or nonprofit sector.
• Familiarity with crisis communication and media relations.
• Knowledge of employee engagement strategies and change management communications.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills (e.g. Adobe Suite).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position may beovertime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender pregnancy race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived) use of a service animal marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status age HIV or Hepatitis C status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format please contact the AOC Human Resource Office at (360)or fax (360)or via email to.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.