AD - COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Human Resources • Corvallis, OR

6d • $3,852 - $5,025 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports the implementation and execution of communications strategies and duties developed by the Communications team, under the direction of the Communications Coordinator. The position produces and distributes communications content according to plans and calendars, while ensuring alignment with the team’s standards and strategies. Deliverables include internal newsletters, promotional materials, social media posts, publication projects, and similar content.

The role contributes to content planning, supports internal communications services and brand compliance, participates in workgroups and cross-departmental collaboration, and evaluates analytics and available data to inform projects and platform management. The position requires effective teamwork and independent work, respectful interactions, strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and regular attendance. It is a non-supervisory position in General Administration and reports to the Communications Coordinator.

The position is hybrid, with a physical reporting location at the Corvallis Regional Office and off-site work performed from home or another remote location using issued technology and equipment. Occasional travel is required within the primary tri-county service region, with potential but uncommon travel to surrounding communities.

Requirements

• One year of training and/or experience preparing newsletters, reports, and news releases, or a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
• Knowledge of English-language structure and content, including vocabulary, spelling, composition, and grammar.
• Ability to use a range of writing techniques to inform and persuade audiences with varying levels of comprehension.
• Knowledge of media creation, communication, and dissemination methods, including written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, learning, and motivation.
• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis of public opinion, including statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to analyze, adapt, and communicate data as a marketing tool to a broad range of audiences.
• Knowledge of publishing, content strategy and creation, and graphic and layout design for newsletters, social media posts, and press releases.
• Knowledge of organizational and interpersonal communication theories, principles, and techniques.
• Ability to write material that audiences with varying levels of comprehension or interest can understand and engage with.
• Ability to treat others respectfully and maintain respectful interactions, listen actively, understand different viewpoints and needs, and judge when to listen or offer ideas.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and choose an appropriate course, obtaining supervisor approval as requested.
• Knowledge of typical administrative and office-related tasks.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License or ability to travel throughout the Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties service region and surrounding communities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.
• Fluency or familiarity with Microsoft Office products, Google Workspace, Canva or other design tools, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, campaign/newsletter/email-building platforms, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute content in accordance with the communications plan and calendar, including internal newsletters, promotional materials, social media posts, publication projects, and similar deliverables.
• Assist with developing the content plan and calendar in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator and under the direction of the Communications Manager.
• Operate within the Communications policy, provide internal support services, ensure brand compliance, and perform other duties as outlined.
• Participate in internal workgroups, committees, and task- or project-oriented groups as a representative of the Communications team.
• Collaborate within and across departmental teams to uplift the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
• Evaluate analytics and available data to inform new and existing projects and platform management, under the advisement of the Communications Coordinator.
• Monitor activities, updates, and opportunities, maintaining participation in agency activities and strong working relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed