Communications Manager

State of Oregon

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Permanent, Full-time Communications Manager 2, you will lead and execute a comprehensive strategic communications strategy that supports Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s mission, enhance public engagement, and ensure consistent brand representation as part of a communications, policy and external relations team. You will oversee staff responsible for internal and external communications, including brand management, merchandise, marketing, graphic design, public information, media relations, social media, signage coordination, and general communications efforts. You will manage a creative and strategic team, ensuring high-quality, timely, and impactful messaging across all platforms. In this role you will coordinate and implement all aspects of the organization’s communications strategy, ensuring consistent brand messaging across internal and external platforms. This includes leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for marketing, design, public information, and digital engagement. You will collaborate with agency leadership, other managers, and community partners to manage, develop, and administer strategies and activities that communicate the agency’s mission, strategic priorities, goals, ongoing operations, services, and programs to diverse internal and external audiences. Additionally, you will engage frequently with the public, specific user groups, and key stakeholders, gathering feedback and insights to inform strategic improvement plans. Based on this input, you will identify opportunities for enhancement and lead the implementation of changes that elevate the agency’s communications efforts.

Requirements

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR Three years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver’s license.
A Resume AND A Cover Letter are required to be attached for this announcement.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional writing and editing skills for a range of media, public affairs and marketing purposes.
Experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with leadership, staff, reporters and editors, and other internal and external partners.
Experience using technology and software related to design, publication, communication, and social media to create and deliver written and visual content to inform, respond, explain, and persuade.
Experience in collaboration with internal staff, external partners and building a strong team.
Experience training, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of others.
Experience and skill with media relations, including public speaking, responding to requests, and serving as a spokesperson with media outlets on behalf of an employer.
Knowledge of how to effectively communicate with government officials and the media.
Familiarity with communications within state government agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a comprehensive strategic communications strategy
Oversee staff responsible for internal and external communications
Manage a creative and strategic team
Coordinate and implement all aspects of the organization’s communications strategy
Collaborate with agency leadership, other managers, and community partners to manage, develop, and administer strategies and activities that communicate the agency’s mission
Engage frequently with the public, specific user groups, and key stakeholders, gathering feedback and insights to inform strategic improvement plans
Identify opportunities for enhancement and lead the implementation of changes that elevate the agency’s communications efforts