UNITED WAY OF THURSTON COUNTY
COMMUNICATIONS and EVENT DIRECTOR
SCOPE
United Way of Thurston County (UWTC) is now recruiting for a Communications and Event Director (CED). UWTC is a
nonprofit organization that mobilizes people and resources to improve lives and strengthen our community. We focus
on strengthening education, income/financial stability and health to get at the underlying causes of social problems.
UWTC works to advance the common good and to improve lives of those that need it the most.
Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as an integral member of the management team, the CED will be
responsible for the development and implementation of UWTC’s communication and event strategies and will help drive
UWTC’s strategic direction. This position will support our development, volunteerism and community impact activities.
The CED advances UWTC’s position with relevant constituents, as well as develops broader knowledge, awareness and
donor support.
United Way of Thurston County is a dedicated organization of staff and volunteers committed to building better
community and supporting initiatives that improve lives. Our office culture strives for excellence and supports each
other on our path.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Communications and Marketing
 Develops and implements integrated marketing and communications strategies, timelines and activities that
promote United Way and our community initiatives
o Oversees strategy and manages production of all public relations efforts
o Generates and helps implement marketing and publicity ideas
o Assists managing directors in developing strategies for communicating program activities and
accomplishments with stakeholders and the community
 Use existing national United Way network marketing tools and templates to develop, create and maintain
branded marketing materials and content including brand identity, print collateral, email communications,
presentation materials, online and print advertising, videos and other communications-related materials.
 Writes and edits media releases, newsletter articles, brochure copy, pledge forms, and other materials as
needed.
 Initiates and oversees updates to our web and social media sites
o Create timely updates on website/social media. Make sure that all departments are represented and
refreshed weekly
 Manage internal communication standards and processes and marketing strategies.
 Establish and cultivate relationships with community members
o Support workplace campaign and community impact work
o Document relationships, encounters, prospects and other pertinent information in our Andar donor
database.
 Recruits and supervises volunteers for activities related to marketing, communications and events, including our
ad hoc communications committee.
 Track, assess and report on our marketing outreach strategies and continually improve our performance.
Events Management
 Manage and coordinate all aspects of three major annual events.
 Help research and secure sponsorships and in-kind donations for annual events
 Recruit and oversee volunteers for event planning assistance, preparation, day of support and event wrap-up
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
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At least three to five years’ professional experience in marketing/communications and events. Strong
marketing intuition and skills.
Proven entrepreneurial self-starter, motivator and implementer with excellent leadership, teamwork, and
integrity characteristics.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, be flexible and to work in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Technologically proficient and comfortable with marketing and graphics software including Constant Contact,
MS Office and In-Design.
Web page and social-media expertise and experience.
Excellent writing skills -- sharp, personable, and memorable.
Adept as a strategic thinker and also as a detail-oriented project manager.
Passion for United Way of Thurston County’s mission
Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive; can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical
initiatives.
REQUIRED/DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; an advanced degree is desired.
Three to five years of progressively professional level experience in communications and marketing and/or event
planning is desired. Additional professional level experience can substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
Position Reports to:
Executive Director
Salary:
$16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Hours of work:
30 hours per week – flexible
Full Benefits Package: Pro-rated
May include some evening and/or weekend work
Please no phone calls about this job
UWTC is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions with regard to race, color, religion,
creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected
status.
To apply for this position, please submit:
 a cover letter which addresses why you are interested in working with United Way and your abilities to meet
the responsibilities of the job;
 a two page resume;
 three professional references; and
 a short writing sample.
Please submit your package to Reception@unitedway-thurston.org . We will begin reviewing candidates and
scheduling interviews after May 24, 2013.