AD - COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Community Services Consortium • CORVALLIS, OR

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports the Communications team in implementing and carrying out communications strategies and duties under the direction of the Communications Coordinator. The role produces and distributes content in alignment with the team’s plans, calendar, standards, and strategies, and helps develop the content plan and calendar in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator and under the direction of the Communications Manager.

The position works with internal and external stakeholders, participates in team and individual work, and represents General Administration and agency communications standards. It contributes to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment and is expected to provide courteous, customer-focused service. Regular attendance is required. The role is non-supervisory and includes occasional travel in the tri-county service region and surrounding communities. It is hybrid, with a physical reporting location at the Corvallis Regional Office and off-site work from home or another remote location using issued technology and equipment.

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 required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 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 different levels of comprehension.
• Knowledge of media creation, communication, and dissemination methods across written, oral, and visual media.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences, and learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of public-opinion data-gathering and analysis methods, including statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to analyze and adapt data as a marketing tool and communicate it effectively to varied 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 principles and techniques.
• Ability to write clearly for audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest.
• Ability to treat others respectfully, listen actively, and understand differing viewpoints, needs, and questions.
• Ability to assess costs and benefits of potential actions and select an appropriate course, obtaining supervisor approval when requested.
• Knowledge of typical administrative and office-related tasks.
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License or ability to travel throughout Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties 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, and campaign, newsletter, or email-building platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce and distribute content according to the communications plan and calendar and in alignment with Communications team standards and strategies, including internal newsletters, promotional materials, social media posts, and publication projects.
• Assist with development of the content plan and calendar in collaboration with the Communications Coordinator and under the direction of the Communications Manager.
• Provide internal support services, ensure brand compliance, and perform duties in accordance with Communications policy.
• Participate in internal workgroups, committees, and project-oriented groups as a Communications team representative.
• Collaborate across departmental teams to support the agency’s mission, vision, and values.
• Evaluate analytics and available data to inform projects and platform management, under the advisement of the Communications Coordinator.
• Monitor activities, updates, and opportunities by participating in agency happenings and maintaining working relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time