Director of Strategic Communications

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At WECC, we enhance the lives of 80 million people by identifying and mitigating risks to the bulk power system in the West. To deliver on our mission of a highly reliable and secure bulk power system in the Western Interconnection, we must deliver a message, both internally and externally, that resonates with staff and stakeholders and conveys clear and actionable messages. We are seeking a Director of Strategic Communications to help us further our mission and achieve our strategic goals.

The Director of Strategic Communications will drive the strategic communications agenda of the organization, by collaborating and coordinating with members of WECC’s Strategic Engagement team in the creation and implementation of multi-faceted internal and external communications and outreach strategies. Internally, the Director will develop and oversee WECC’s internal communications, intranet, and content for external speaking engagements. Externally, the Director will work with other senior staff members and subject matter experts overseeing the continuous improvement of content for WECC’s broad and diverse stakeholder groups. This position also contributes on important internal training such as new hire orientation, external conferences, and various stakeholder training forums. The Director of Strategic Communications also collaborates with other internal teams during the development of WECC products to determine the most effective means and methods to disseminate WECC’s reliability work. This position will work strategically with the executive team and other directors as well as assisting in the daily tasks performed by the communications team and within Strategic Engagement.

Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Engagement and External Affairs, this role partners across internal WECC teams and works to ensure quality and brand control for the organization’s assessments, reports, events, printed material, as well as coordinate all media activities and responses in collaboration with WECC’s Executive Team.

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Our Culture and Values

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $147,100 to $183,900 + discretionary pay and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, or training. WECC’s Human Resources Team will share more details during the hiring process.

WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We foster an organizational culture that values the visible and invisible qualities that make individuals who they are. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, without apprehension, we, as WECC, will meet our mission now and in the future.

WECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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