Communications Officer

State of Oregon • Street, MD

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Public Affairs Specialist 2 (Hybrid/Remote) This position involves being a public information officer (PIO) on topics related to health policy and Medicaid. On a day-to-day basis, your role would be to: Work with reporters and respond to media inquiries. Draft and route media responses for approval to ensure accurate, timely information. Identify and relay public interest stories and information. Develop shareable content, including for newsletters and social media. Work in close collaboration with subject matter experts from a variety of departments. Help manage crisis communications work. Provide occasional in-person event support (scoped as possible for 1 – 2 times per month per month within normal work hours) For a full review of the position description, please Click Here

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Communications the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and two years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs OR Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.

Nice To Haves

• Serving as a public information officer or spokesperson for an organization
• Media, media relations or communications work
• Drafting talking points, statements or speeches
• Condensing complex policies into plain language
• Developing social media, web content or public-facing documents
• Crisis communications work
• A fast-paced work environment with deadlines
• Demonstrating resourcefulness, sound judgment, excellent time management skills and the ability to work on multiple initiatives
• Bi-lingual or multi-lingual.
• Experience in or knowledge of Medicaid or health policy.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity.

Responsibilities

• Work with reporters and respond to media inquiries.
• Draft and route media responses for approval to ensure accurate, timely information.
• Identify and relay public interest stories and information.
• Develop shareable content, including for newsletters and social media.
• Work in close collaboration with subject matter experts from a variety of departments.
• Help manage crisis communications work.
• Provide occasional in-person event support (scoped as possible for 1 – 2 times per month per month within normal work hours)

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level