Associate I at The Vida Agency in Seattle, WA

Summary: The Vida Agency is an award-winning, woman and minority-owned multicultural marketing, communications, and public relations firm. The Associate I role focuses on supporting project delivery while developing consulting and strategic thinking skills, executing defined workstreams, and understanding client objectives. Responsibilities: - Support day-to-day project management activities across multiple clients - Execute assigned work plans, timelines, and deliverables with an understanding of client objectives - Draft client communications, meeting agendas, notes, and status updates that reflect project strategy - Support research, discovery, and synthesis efforts that inform client strategy - Track project tasks, deadlines, and risks; escalate issues early - Support budget tracking, expense documentation, and accurate time entry - Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and partners as assigned - Apply Vida’s equity-centered communication practices and strategic frameworks in all work Required Qualifications: - 1–3 years of experience in communications, marketing, public engagement, or consulting - Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills - Growing ability to connect tactical work to broader client goals - Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful communication - Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HubSpot, CRM (Scoro) required; experience using whiteboard - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to make presentations and interact with employees and managers at all levels - Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities while meeting deadlines - Excellent customer service skills Required Skills: Client service, Project management, Strategic thinking Important Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, HubSpot, CRM (Scoro) Nice-to-Have Skills: Customer service Benefits: Health, Life + Disability Insurance, 401k w/employer contribution, Continuing Ed, Charity match, Up to 15 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, Office closed last week of year (paid), Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave + more