Staff Communications Specialist – Portland or Vancouver

Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA) is seeking a full-time entry-level Staff Communications Specialist to work in our Portland or Vancouver office. As a Staff Communications Specialist, you will help our clients develop their strategies and tell their stories about projects that strengthen communities, clean up past environmental damage, and more – all while developing your own communications skills. Every day, you will work with staff and clients in public and private settings to deliver on our client’s objectives; design and produce effective communication materials (e.g., presentations, meeting notes/plans, key messages, web, and collateral copy); and work with your teammates to juggle evolving project deadlines.

As a Staff Communications Specialist, you will…

• Work closely with project managers and a variety of clients – drafting content, posting on social media, creating communications plans, providing press releases, researching historical information, and attending meetings.
• Design and prepare content of communications materials including but not limited to presentations, newsletters, web copy, and social media posts.
• Participate in client and public meetings both in-person and virtually.
• Become familiar with appropriate federal, state, and local regulations and client requirements.
• Have significant client contact.
• Assist with budget preparation and cost estimation.
• Work independently and solicit input from mentors.

To thrive in this role, you must have…

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, planning, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with a team and provide excellent support to teammates and clients.
• Clear, concise, and strategic verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of the use of digital communication tools such as social media, websites, and web-based surveys in a professional setting.
• Desire to work with the public in virtual and in-person settings, including open houses, fairs, farmers markets, and other public gatherings.
• Poise, maturity, and confidentiality to participate in meetings with clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience utilizing social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, TweetDeck, Sprout Social) a plus!

Who we are…

MFA is a multi-disciplinary consulting company improving our communities through our work with our clients. We are employee-owned and employee-minded. Come join MFA for the benefits to your career, the benefits to your community and also our benefits package:

• 100% premium coverage for your medical/dental/vision and 76% for your dependents
• Competitive paid time off plus nine paid holidays
• Comp time program for exempt employees
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k company match
• Support for your professional growth through coaching and external training support

Our hiring process for this position

·      Initial Conversation with Recruiting/Onboarding Specialist

·      Interview with Hiring Manager

·      Interview with the Team

Compensation for hire: $65,000+ per year

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please apply today at https://maulfoster.applicantpool.com/jobs/896695-132853.html.

Here at MFA, we celebrate diversity and actively encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.  

MFA is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to being an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on job requirements, business needs, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military service, or any other status protected by laws and regulations