Public Affairs Specialist 2
About The Position
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking a permanent, full-time Public Affairs Specialist 2 to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies and tactics in support of agency objectives. This role involves representing the agency in engagements with key stakeholders for strategic purposes, with agency-wide scope and significant statewide impact. The position requires identifying communication issues, formulating strategies, implementing approaches, and evaluating outcomes. This role operates with considerable autonomy, managing projects independently, coordinating with partners, interpreting policy, and determining effective methods. This position has the potential for hybrid-remote work, but travel expenses to Salem for required in-person duties are not reimbursed.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, 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.
- A criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
- Maintaining a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for a range of media, public affairs and marketing purposes.
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating strategic communications plans for both internal and external audiences.
- Experience using technology and software related to design, publication, communication and media to create and deliver written and visual content to inform, respond, explain and persuade.
- Experience in collaboration and building strong relationships with internal staff and external partners.
- 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.
- Experience working as a public information officer during an emergency, including Incident Command System training.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies and tactics in support of agency objectives.
- Representing the agency in engagements with key stakeholders for a variety of strategic purposes.
- Identifying communication issues.
- Formulating appropriate strategies.
- Implementing approved approaches.
- Evaluating outcomes to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Independently managing projects.
- Coordinating activities with internal and external partners.
- Interpreting policy.
- Determining the appropriate methods and techniques to achieve desired results.
Benefits
- Work/life balance
- 11 paid holidays a year
- Competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
