Communications Coordinator

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to various agricultural sectors. They are seeking a Communications Coordinator to support the Marketing and Communications team by creating and editing content, contributing to social media, and enhancing their brand presence. Responsibilities Coordinate with team members to develop communications content and calendars that support AgWest branding and marketing objectives Support content creation for websites, publications, news releases, blogs, presentations, customer communications, and staff profiles Copyedit materials, as needed, for accuracy, clarity, and compliance Contribute to social media content and advertising copy to support engagement and brand awareness Provide backup support for internal communication channels, including posting and updating content Collaborate on news release development, in accordance with AgWest business standards and philosophies Serve as primary media release distributor; maintain media contact lists, monitor coverage, and track engagement metrics Monitor online mentions of AgWest using internal tools and external partners; escalate to leadership as appropriate Support the creation and refinement of visual content, including graphics, presentations and marketing materials, using Adobe Suite design tools, to support organizational communication and branding initiatives Attend customer visits and various AgWest events to capture relevant content, as needed Support departmental tasks such as managing incoming and outgoing mail, visitor gift inventory, subscription lists, tradeshow coordination and third-party contractor and vendor communications Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls Other duties as assigned Skills Associate's degree in communications, marketing, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience Generally, requires one to three years' relevant experience gained through professional work, coursework, internships or volunteer work, with demonstrated writing, editing and proofreading skills Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with others Ability to manage multiple tasks, plan, prioritize and meet deadlines Basic organizational skills with the ability to follow established processes and guidelines Familiarity with social media platforms and basic digital communication tools Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Familiarity in Adobe Suite design tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Willingness and ability to learn new technologies and processes Understanding of fundamental branding principles and introductory marketing concepts Experience creating content for websites, social media, or print publications, through professional work, coursework, internships, or volunteer work Familiarity with AP Style guidelines Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Basic term life and AD&D insurance (fully paid for by the company) Paid days off annually: 15 vacation, 15 sick, 12 holidays and 3 volunteer 401(k) plan (6% match plus 3% employer contribution) Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Jeans are welcome at work every day at AgWest! Vacation accrual rates increase with tenure. Company Overview AgWest Farm Credit provides agricultural lender and crop insurance services to farmers, ranchers, and timber harvesters. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is