Communications Manager

Location: CCS District Office

Department: District Development Office

Salary Range: $67,462 - $76,262 

Starting salary for this position is: $67,462 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 09/17/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Communications Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Spokane Colleges Foundation, the Communications Manager will lead the creation and implementation of all the Foundation’s communications and marketing efforts.

The manager is responsible for the successful creation and implementation of all Foundation communications, keeping in mind the fundraising needs of the Foundation while balancing the messaging of Spokane Colleges and always working to increase Spokane Colleges’ prestige/standing in the community and a wider understanding of the role that the Foundation plays in student success. This position is directly responsible for a communications and marketing plan that speaks to multiple different audiences and across at least nine communications platforms. This position acts at the Foundation’s brand manager and also manages all Foundation-led website work.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creation and implementation of all communications which includes developing goals for each piece, creating communications that support both Spokane Colleges and Foundation strategic goals, monitoring and analyzing the impact and outcomes of each piece and results in increased financial support of the Foundation and broader awareness of and support for the work of Spokane Colleges. *
• Manage all Foundation communications platforms. *
• Work with the Foundation executive director and staff to encourage a sense of commitment to the fund-raising efforts of the organization. *
• Responsible for laying the groundwork for future solicitations through thoughtful, action-oriented communications. *
• Develop, maintain and uphold the brand of the Foundation. Ensure that all Foundation staff and volunteers, as well as Spokane Colleges employees also uphold the Foundation brand. *
• Develop and implement multi-year communications and marketing plans to multiple audiences, keeping in mind ever-changing priorities as to which audience needs to be featured. *
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators and community constituents, including the ability to work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. *
• Develop longer-term communications plans to ensure the Foundation mission and values remain prominent in order to increase future fundraising. *
• Manage a variety of Foundation projects, ranging from the creation of new communications pieces, to the production of printed publications, to the production of video pieces to the Foundation’s digital communications and website. *
• Write editorials, letters, call-outs and communications pieces as ghost writer for Foundation staff and board and Spokane Colleges leadership. *
• Act as part of the Foundation team: attend internal and external meetings. Assist in planning overarching strategies and approaches. Serve as key point of contact for assigned groups. Meet annually-established goals. Support department-wide communications endeavors and support other Foundation initiatives as assigned. *
• Ensure all Foundation communication mediums (e.g., website, electronic mailings, etc.) are compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). *
• Ensure the Foundation values are held strong throughout all Foundation communications, both internal and external. *
• Manage all communications vendors, beginning with initial contact for an estimate of the cost o