Communications Specialist

MISSION VISION VALUES

MISSION Guiding our community members to live their best lives even and especially through the end of life.

VISION TriCities Chaplaincy is the recognized source for expert guidance during a crisis at and through lifes end and following a loss.

VALUES Accessibility Integrity Achievement Supportive Environment

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Specialist plays a key role in supporting strategic marketing and communication initiatives that advance TriCities Chaplaincys mission promote services and strengthen community engagement. This position is responsible for developing and designing content for a variety of channels including social media digital platforms websites email campaigns video and print materials. The role requires both creative and technical skills including proficiency with visual design tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite as well as strong writing and editing abilities.

Working collaboratively across departments the Communications Specialist ensures consistent messaging and branding while managing multiple projects and deadlines. This position also participates in community outreach efforts representing the agency at events and supporting publicfacing initiatives that enhance visibility and partnerships.

This role requires initiative creativity attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced missiondriven environment.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in marketing graphic design communications public relations or relevant field; or a combination of education and experience.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience in communications marketing or graphic design.
• Experience developing promotional campaigns for a variety of media.
• Familiarity and skill with marketing tools including PR website maintenance social media email marketing tools and design software (Canva Adobe Suite InDesign etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail organizational and planning skills with an emphasis on adherence to deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Available to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
• This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen which includes cannabis testing in Washington State.

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a nonprofit healthcare or similar organization.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp Constant Contact).
• Photography skills for events and content development.
• Video production or editing experience.
• Knowledge of branding strategy and audience segmentation.
• Experience developing promotional campaigns for a variety of media.

Join Our Team:

At TriCities Chaplaincy were committed to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families during lifes most challenging times. We invite you to be part of our mission and contribute to meaningful work that touches the heart of our community.

Why Join Us

PurposeDriven Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients and families lives.

Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative and caring atmosphere.

Professional Growth: Access opportunities for learning and career development.

Bring your passion for care to TriCities Chaplaincy where every moment matters. Apply today and start a career thats as rewarding as it is impactful.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $26.01 $37.43 per hour

Position Pay Range: $26.01 $39.02 per hour

Note regarding the listed pay range:

Hiring Range: The starting pay range offered to new hires depending on experience and qualifications.

Position Pay Range/Salary Range: The full pay range for this position from minimum to maximum based on role responsibilities and market rates.

At TriCities Chaplaincy we carefully establish pay ranges for our positions by taking various factors into account including education certifications knowledge skills experience and market conditions. These ranges are tailored to match the diverse programs and services we offer. Our goal is to ensure fair compensation for candidates based on these factors while maintaining internal peer equity.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement: $0.70 per mile for eligible positions.

Vacation: Accrual of hours each pay period based on hours worked.

Wellness Days: After the 90day introductory period eligible employees can convert up to two sick days into wellness days.

Annual Yay Day: Fulltime employees receive 1 paid day off every January to volunteer in the community.

Bereavement Leave: 3 days of bereavement leave after the introductory period for the loss of an immediate family member household pet or service animal.

Sick Time: Earned on an accrual basis.

Paid Holidays: Ten recognized holidays with no waiting period for new hires.

Health Benefits: Optin for Low Deductible Health Benefits Vision and Dental starting the first month following your start date.

Health Benefit Options: Medical Dental Vision Supplemental Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment GlobeLife Voluntary Benefits and Life Flight.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits: Pet Insurance Globe Life and Life Flight.

Agencycovered benefits: Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment at 1x Annual Salary LongTerm Disability and ShortTerm Disability.

401k: You can start contributing right away and up to 5% employer matching after 1 year of employment for eligible employees.

Premium Pay: Bilingual in Spanish: Verified through ALTA staff testing and Approved Certifications: Premium pay upon review and approval.

Tuition Assistance: After 1year of employment eligible employees can receive up to $5000 annually in higher education assistance.

Continuing Education Units: TriCities chaplaincy utilizes Relias Learning and CAPC for employees to earn continuing education units for their credential requirements.

Certification and Training Opportunities: Employees can partner with their department director on professional goals that benefit the agency and themselves for certification and training opportunities.

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission Vision and Values: Demonstrate support and adherence to the agencys Mission Vision and Values.
2. Community Outreach: Participate in education and outreach activities to promote agency programs including hospice care advanced planning and bereavement services.
3. Policy Compliance: Maintain knowledge of and comply with agency policies procedures and practices.
4. Confidentiality: Protect patient and agency information per HIPAA guidelines. Only access information on a needtoknow basis.
5. Transportation: Maintain reliable personal transportation. Maintain a valid drivers license and vehicle insurance per state requirements.
6. Health Requirements: Satisfy state and agency health requirements by providing proof of immunization declinations or approved accommodations as applicable.
7. Screenings: Pass criminal background and drug screenings.
8. Physical Demands: Meet the physical and environmental requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.(see attached physical requirements)
9. Training and Orientation: Complete agency and departmental orientation and required training programs.
10. Continuing Education: Complete ongoing education policy reviews and training be designated deadlines.
11. Licensure and Certification: Maintain current licensure(s) and certifications(s) required for the role.
12. Language Proficiency: Read write speak and understand English fluently.
13. Work Availability: Be available to work as assigned or scheduled.
14. Ability to read write speak and understand English fluently.
15. Available to work as assigned/scheduled.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Please contact human resources at for questions regarding the physical and environmental conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TriCities Chaplaincy is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin citizenship or immigration status ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth pregnancyrelated conditions and lactation) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.