Public Affairs Specialist 2

Department of Revenue; Central (LA); Híbrido; USD 67 000 - 103 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department in Salem, Oregon seeks a permanent, full-time Public Affairs Specialist 2 to lead comprehensive communication strategies and stakeholder engagements. The role emphasizes autonomy, strategic planning, and cross‑agency collaboration.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and several years of public relations experience, with potential for hybrid-remote work; travel to Salem may be required for in-person duties.

Qualificações

• Exceptional writing and editing across newsletters, press releases and web content.
• Experience developing and evaluating strategic communications plans for internal and external audiences.
• Experience representing an organization to media and delivering newsroom-ready messaging.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and cross-functional partners.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned to agency objectives.
• Represent the agency with key stakeholders and media audiences.
• Coordinate activities with internal staff and external partners, ensuring policy interpretation is accurate.
• Evaluate outcomes and continuously improve communication approaches.

Conhecimentos

Exceptional writing

Editing

Media relations

Communications planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Initial Posting Date:
10/20/2026

Application Deadline:
10/28/2026

Agency:
Parks and Recreation Department

Salary Range:
$5,988 - $9,191

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Public Affairs Specialist 2

Job Description:

Home - Oregon State Parks

Salem, Oregon

A Cover Letter is REQUIRED for this posting. Failure to provide may remove your application from consideration.

Welcome Statement

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is proud to care for Oregon's extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural history. The department serves its visitors and all Oregonians through its properties and programs, and recognizes that the state’s resilience and beauty are strengthened by its diverse population. Oregon State Parks are public spaces where all are welcome. We value and serve everyone, and we are committed to providing safe and equitable access to state parks and agency programs. The department will not tolerate racism, harassment, discrimination or intimidation in any form.

Your New Role

As a permanent, full-time Public Affairs Specialist 2, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies and tactics in support of agency objectives. You will represent the agency in engagements with key stakeholders for a variety of strategic purposes. The scope of this position is agency-wide and carries significant statewide impact.

Core responsibilities include identifying communication issues, formulating appropriate strategies, implementing approved approaches, and evaluating outcomes to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement. This position operates with considerable autonomy, independently managing projects, coordinating activities with internal and external partners, interpreting policy, and determining the appropriate methods and techniques to achieve desired results.

This position has the potential for hybrid-remote work; however, travel expenses to Salem for required in-person duties are not reimbursed.

What's in it for you:

An exciting opportunity to help millions of visitors connect with the top state parks across America; working alongside a dedicated, skilled, and passionate team of professionals. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package (https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Benefits.aspx) .
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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
• Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.

Special Requirements:

• To be hired, a criminal record and driving record check must be completed that meets OPRD Criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment while also maintaining a valid driver's license.

Desired Attributes:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills for a range of platforms such as newsletters, press releases, marketing copy, talking points, websites, and internal messaging.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating communications plans for both internal and external audiences that roll out new or updated information, programs, or policies.
• Experience representing an organization for media audiences, including speaking in front of a camera, pitching stories, responding to questions, and organizing events.
• Experience collaborating and building relationships with internal staff.
• Ability to craft creative, engaging narratives that translate complex data and technical information into clear, persuasive storytelling.
• Skill working on multiple projects with different subjects and deadlines simultaneously, producing work on time.

Additional Information:

• This position is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• Oregon Parks & Recreation Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents), confirming authorization to work in the United States. Oregon Parks and RecreationDepartmentuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Contact Information:

• For questions about this position, contact hiring supervisor: Lauren Wirtis l email: [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]) .
• For questions on application process, email: [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]).
• FollowOregon Parks & Recreation Department (http://www.oregonstateparks.org/) on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oregon-State-Parks/8664958532) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/oregonstateparks/)

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity.

The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.