Hybrid Public Affairs Specialist — Children & Families

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, vision, dental

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Paid time off & holidays

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Oregon Health Authority is seeking a Children and Families Communications Specialist (Public Affairs Specialist 3) in Salem for a hybrid role within the Medicaid Division. You will lead community communications for OHP, supervise staff, and ensure culturally responsive information for members, providers, and partners.

Desirable experience includes health equity policy work, collaboration across agencies, and strong written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, marketing, journalism, behavioral science, social science, or related field AND five years of professional level experience in public relations or public affairs; OR eight years of experience directly related to the position under recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of community communications for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).
• Supervise public affairs staff and oversee member- and provider-facing materials.
• Collaborate with diverse communities and partner organizations to improve health equity and accessibility.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years professional experience OR 8 years professional experience

Public affairs or public relations

Job description

Oregon Health Authority is seeking a Children and Families Communications Specialist (Public Affairs Specialist 3) in Salem for a hybrid role within the Medicaid Division. You will lead community communications for OHP, supervise staff, and ensure culturally responsive information for members, providers, and partners.

Desirable experience includes health equity policy work, collaboration across agencies, and strong written and oral communication.