Northern Wasco County PUD, OR is looking for Digital Communications Specialist in The Dalles, OR. This local job opportunity with ID 3667672965 is live since 2026-05-08 05:30:28.

Northern Wasco County PUD is seeking an experienced Digital Communications Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a marketing professional who excels at creating engaging content. This full-time, non-exempt role offers a Monday-Thursday, 4/10 work schedule.

The Digital Communications Specialist creates compelling visual and written content for the District's digital platforms under the direction of the Corporate Services Director. This role focuses on producing graphics, short-form videos, and written materials for web, social media, email campaigns, and organizational publications. The Digital Communications Specialist ensures all content maintains brand consistency and supports the District's mission to engage customer-owners and enhance organizational visibility.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: We are proud to offer a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Generous PTO Accruals
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 100% employer paid premium for Medical/Rx/Dental for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer paid premium for vision coverage for individual and/or family coverage
• 100% employer paid Basic Life Insurance 2X annual salary
• 401(k) 7.5% base + 7.5% match = 15% total possible employer contribution
• 457(b)
• 100% employer paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• HRA VEBA employee funded
• Wellness Incentive to HRA VEBA employer funded
• 100% Paid Business Travel Insurance
• Voluntary benefits

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Digital Content Production

• Create graphics, videos, and written content for web, social media, email campaigns, and other digital platforms
• Design visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and other design tools
• Film, edit, and produce short-form videos for social media channels and organizational communications
• Maintain brand consistency across all digital content
• Manage digital asset library and content templates
• Draft copy for social media posts, flyers, newsletters, and organizational publications

Social Media Content & Support

• Create graphics and content for timely and organization-specific social media posts
• Design visual assets that supplement regularly scheduled content from social media partner
• Produce platform-specific content for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X
• Monitor and support growth of social media presence across all platforms
• Compile social media engagement metrics and performance data
• Identify trends and make recommendations to improve engagement and reach

Website Content Management

• Update and maintain website content using CMS tools
• Optimize images and multimedia for web performance
• Ensure accessibility and usability standards are met
• Assist with content formatting and layout
• Write and edit website copy for clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency
• Optimize web content for SEO and user experience

Email Marketing Support

• Design email templates and visual elements for campaigns
• Write, format, and test email content for deliverability
• Create graphics for newsletters and promotional messages
• Support email list segmentation and targeting for marketing campaigns
• Track and report on email performance metrics

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor digital performance metrics and prepare regular reports.
• Use insights to support strategy refinement and improve engagement with customer-owners and ROI

Community Relations & Public Engagement

• Assists Manager with community relations, education, and outreach initiatives to promote District services and strengthen community partnerships.
• Assists Manager with District participation in community events, sponsorship programs, school partnerships, and scholarship initiatives.

Collaboration

• Support the Communications Manager in executing communications initiatives and ensuring cohesive messaging across all platforms
• Support internal communications initiatives as needed
• Respond to content requests from departments across the organization
• Coordinate with external vendors or contractors as required

• Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities

• Supports the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by personally exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District's Core Values
• Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Functions:

• All PUD employees are expected to work outside of normal business hours when required during emergency restoration activities and to accomplish other special projects

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
PLEASE NOTE: This position requires the use of various tools/equipment that are related to performing the essential functions of this job.

• Proficiency with graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
• Experience with video filming, editing, and multimedia content creation
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and platforms
• Familiarity with social media management tools (Sprout Social or similar)
• Experience with content management systems (WordPress or similar)
• Understanding of SEO principles and best practices
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices
• Understanding of brand consistency and visual identity standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to adapt content for different audiences and platforms
• Ability to take direction and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the position, including travel to community-based events and meetings.

Supervisory and/or Functional or Technical Responsibility or Oversight:

• No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS: Recommended Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications): Other combinations of education and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do the work will also be considered.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field
• 2-4 years of experience in digital communications or marketing
• Demonstrated portfolio of digital content, including graphics, videos, and written materials

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a valid, current driver's license. Driving record must be acceptable and insurable by the PUD's insurance carrier at standard group rates. An annual consent for the release of one's driving record is also required.

Job Scope:

• Works on content creation assignments that are largely routine in nature with some variation requiring creativity and problem-solving within established guidelines
• Exercises independent judgment on production decisions within established brand standards while consulting with Customer Engagement & Communications Manager on strategic or non-standard matters
• Work directly impacts the District's public image, reputation, and customer engagement
• Tasks and information relative to this position are of a confidential and/or sensitive nature requiring strict confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.
• Supports the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District's Core Values & Beliefs.
• Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.
• Demonstrates cultural competency through respectful, inclusive work habits and through the valuing and welcoming of cultural differences in all position responsibilities.
• Supports the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a safe and positive work environment by exhibiting behavior that aligns with the District's Core Values & Beliefs.
• Must perform the duties of this position in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety regulations and protocols.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities as organizational needs change
• Problems and solutions are typically well-defined within established policies, procedures, and brand guidelines

Mental or Visual Demand: Frequent mental and/or visual attention; the flow of work is either intermittent or the operation involves waiting for a machine or process to complete a cycle with intermittent checking or inspection involved.

Working Conditions: The job is typically performed under very comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.

Physical Requirements:
Requirements are those consistent with normal office administrative or clerical positions such as sitting, standing, walking, keyboarding. May push up to 50lbs, and/or lift, pull, or carry up to 25lbs.

This organization believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not to limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Northern Wasco County PUD reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

*Northern Wasco County PUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.