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Communications Advisor

Northwest Farm Credit Services

Spokane, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$66,200–$88,700 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
AP Stylebook, Advertising, Advertising and PR, Affirmative Action, Agriculture, Business Journalism, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Content Development, Content Management Systems (CMS), Corporate Communications, Corporate Policies, Creative Writing, Dental Insurance, EEO Regulations, English Language, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Intranet, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plan, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Print Advertising, Project/Program Management, Property Insurance, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Quality Metrics, Radio Advertising, Retirement Plan, Storytelling, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System - the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.

AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.

We are in search of a Communications Advisor II or Senior Communications Advisor III to join our Marketing and Communications department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Marketing and Public Relations and leads the strategy, planning, creation, and distribution of AgWest's key publications, including the company publication and annual report, to achieve communication and brand objectives. In addition, this position writes and produces content that supports AgWest's business goals, champions agriculture, and enhances stakeholder engagement.

After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 50% or 60% of the time depending on location.

Compensation Information

The base salary range for this position in Spokane, Washington is:

Level II:
Typical starting range: $66,200 - $88,700
Full base salary range: $66,200 - $113,600
Annual performance-based incentive target is 10% of base.

Level III:
Typical starting range: $80,000 - $110,100
Full base salary range: $80,000 - $125,200
Annual performance-based incentive target is 12% of base.

Job Requirements


Champion the AgWest brand through the development of high quality, compelling content for multiple channels, conveying the core values and purpose of our cooperative, and elevating the stories of our customers.
Lead the strategy, planning, creation, production, and distribution of AgWest's quarterly company publication through effective collaboration as a member of the AgWest Storytelling Team and the Marketing Team.
Lead coordination of the strategy, planning, creation, production, and distribution of AgWest's annual report through collaboration as a member of the AgWest Storytelling Team and the Marketing Team.
Research, interview, and write AgWest stories that help accomplish AgWest Farm Credit's business goals and help to champion agriculture.
Lead the development and implementation of AgWest's print and radio advertising, based on the advertising strategy identified in the marketing plan. Coordinate management of the creative agency, serving as the primary contact, and leading advertising program development.
Serve as a member of the Crisis Communications Team. Collaborate with other team members and across business units to receive, assess, formulate action plans and implement crisis communication responses.
Manage media inquiries utilizing AgWest's established internal media protocol process. Work directly with staff and senior leadership to make strategic decisions about media engagement. Build relationships with ag-friendly media members.
Support planning and execution of deliverables to support patronage communications.
Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements


Bachelor's degree in English, business communications, journalism, public relations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Generally, requires five to seven years' experience in business communications, public relations, advertising, publications or corporate communications
Excellent verbal and written communication with an ability synthesize and share complex concepts with variety of audiences/stakeholders at all levels within the organization
Proven experience in coordinating and executing the development, production, and distribution of publications, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and organizational goals
Demonstrated ability to gain trust and confidence among key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, think strategically, and work proactively in a fast-paced, high-volume, creative, and deadline-oriented environment
Excellent organization, time, and project management skills
Excellent collaborative approach to work
Understanding of AP Style and ability to implement internal writing guidelines and brand voice
Experience developing strategic, multi-channel communications strategies
Experience working with executive-level teams to develop communications
Experience with intranet platforms
Willingness to travel at least once per quarter

Preferred Requirements


Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software with a working knowledge of SharePoint or similar intranet content management system
Experience working in the finance or banking industry

Application Requirements

Provide 2-5 samples of your work to help us evaluate your informative writing, creative writing and storytelling skills.These samples should demonstrate your ability to craft engaging narratives, evoke emotion, and adapt your writing style to different audiences and purposes. Examples of relevant materials include:


Process or procedure change communication
Blog posts with a narrative focus
Scripts for videos or podcasts
Creative essays or articles
Brand storytelling pieces
Short stories
Fiction or non-fiction excerpts

For each sample, please include a brief explanation (1-2 sentences) describing your role in the project and the creative approach you took. If you are unable to share published work due to confidentiality, feel free to create a short sample or provide anonymous examples that showcase your storytelling abilities.

Benefits Offered by AgWest


Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company)
Paid days off annually: 15 vacation*, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer
401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest!

*Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure.

Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

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Job level and starting annual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, certifications/licensure, internal equity, location, business needs and market demands. The listed compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the posting date. AgWest reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and modify or discontinue benefits programs at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation, national origin, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.





When you apply for a position with AgWest Farm Credit, we collect personal identifiers (from your resume and other application information you submit), such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number(s) and employment and education related information. This helps us evaluate job applicants for hiring opportunities, and, communicate with them.

To comply with federal regulations for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), we track our applicants by gender, race/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, and the position for which they applied. You will be presented with a voluntary self-identification form as part of this application; we wanted you to know why we collect this information and what we do with it. Please be aware that this information is kept separate from your application, and not utilized in the selection process.

For more information about the information AgWest Farm Credit collects, please see the AgWest Farm Credit California Privacy Policy.

Northwest FCS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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