Communications Coordinator

AgWest Farm Credit • Spokane, WA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, commercial fishermen, timber producers, rural homeowners and crop insurance customers in a seven-state territory in the Western United States. AgWest is part of the 100+ year-old Farm Credit System – the leading provider of credit to American agriculture.
AgWest champions the growth and advancement of agriculture, the value of rural communities, and the vital contribution our customers make to the economy and society. We serve customers in 59 locations throughout the West.
We are in search of a Communications Coordinator I or Communications Coordinator II to join our Marketing and Communications department in Spokane, Washington (Headquarters). This full-time position reports to the VP, Marketing and Public Relations and supports the Marketing and Communications team by serving as a skilled copy editor, writer, and design contributor. Responsibilities include content creation, editing, light graphic design support, and distribution across multiple channels. The position plays a key role in strengthening AgWest’s brand presence through compelling writing, engaging social media content, impactful news releases, and visually appealing designs, all while ensuring alignment with organizational standards.
After an initial in-office training period, this position is eligible for workplace flexibility and a one-time home office stipend. Employees are expected to continue working from their office location a minimum of 50% or 60% of the time depending on location.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

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.
• Details about insurance and retirement benefits are available at: https://www.farmcreditfoundations.com/fcfbenefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees