Communications Specialist - Skookum

Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is: A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs. Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees. Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers. Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission. Skookum’s Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. Location: Bremerton, WA. This is a hybrid position with approximately 3 Days in Office and 2 Days Remote. Type: Non-Exempt Compensation: $23.22 - $33.65/hour (Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday 7:30am– Friday 4:00pm, (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs.) As a Communications Specialist you'll… lead and support company-wide apparel and promotional branding, manage website updates, and assist with marketing materials and internal communications to ensure consistency and accuracy. Lead company-wide apparel and swag/promotional branding efforts. Oversee uniform ordering website and products, work directly with vendors to address issues and solutions, coordinate with site managers and leads to procure uniforms for site operations. Responsible for website updates and collaborating with web developers on larger projects. Assist with updating marketing materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, formatting, and branding. Create and send company-wide emails to share news, promotions, and internal campaign and event information. Assist with social media content to include idea development, copywriting, and posting. Design graphics and post content as needed to support team initiatives. Order business essentials such as business cards, letterhead, and other materials, coordinating with vendors. Update company-wide digital signage with new content, including creating templates and adding new media as needed. Order swag items for marketing and recruiting purposes as well as company awards such as plaques, coins, etc. All Other Duties as Assigned* You'd make an excellent Communications Specialist if you: Consider yourself a people person. Love working on collaborative teams. Are dedicated to internal and external customer service. Take pride in your work. Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work. Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible full-time employees. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90-days of employment Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave Potential shared earning bonus Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities Verizon wireless discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees Summary of desired skills and experience for the Skookum Communications Specialist Associate’s Degree is required 0 – 3 years of previous experience in Communications, Marketing or similar field required Equivalent combination of previous experience and education will be considered A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application. Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance. Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org. Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people. Skookum’s customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission. This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.