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Washington Trails Association (WTA)

Communications Associate

LocationSeattle, Washington
SetupHybrid
LevelEntry
Posted4w ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Washington Trails Association (WTA) is hiring a Communications Associate (Seattle, WA) paying $23.00/hour to support their Communications team during their busiest season.

Role
Communications Associate
Organization
Washington Trails Association (WTA)
Location
Seattle, Washington
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Entry
Compensation
$23.00/hour
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

Support WTA’s Communications team during their busiest season when summer hiking is at its peak. This entry-level position is ideal for someone looking for exposure to a wide range of communications and public relations activities.

What you'll do

  • Develop skills through performing tasks such as writing content for WTA’s website, blog and social media accounts
  • Support public relations activities including tracking press mentions and drafting press releases
  • Monitor WTA trip reports, reviewing them for adherence to community guidelines
  • Perform administrative support tasks including cataloguing WTA’s extensive photo library with photographer information and tags
  • Participate in Communications Team meetings, brainstorms and editorial review processes

What it takes

  • An interest in a career in communications, public relations or social media within the nonprofit, recreation or outdoor industries
  • Experience and interest in writing in various forms for a variety of public audiences

What you'll bring

Writing content for WTA’s websiteblog and social media accountsSupporting public relations activities including tracking press mentions and drafting press releasesMonitoring WTA trip reportsreviewing them for adherence to community guidelinesPerforming administrative support tasks including cataloguing WTA’s extensive photo library with photographer information and tags

How we treat you

http://www.wta.org/benefits

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Seattle, Washington.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is $23.00 per hour.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include an interest in a career in communications, public relations or social media within the nonprofit, recreation or outdoor industries, and experience and interest in writing in various forms for a variety of public audiences.

How do I apply?

Complete an application form and email a resume to [email protected]. Please use “Emerging Leaders Program” in the subject line and title your resume: “Last name, First name - Resume.”

How to apply

Apply directly on Washington Trails Association (WTA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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