Senior Community Communications & Public Affairs Lead

Oregon Health Authority; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, vision, dental

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PERS/OPSRP retirement

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking a Children and Families Communications Specialist to lead strategic planning and execution of community communications for OHP. You will supervise the Community Communications team and oversee materials that help members, providers, and partners understand benefits, navigation, and policy changes.

Collaboration with diverse communities and a focus on health equity will be central.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/public relations/marketing, or related field and five years in public relations/public affairs.
• Alternative: eight years of related experience with at least five at the professional level.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, development, and execution of community communications for OHP ensuring clear, accurate, culturally responsive information.
• Provide direction to the Community Communications team; supervise staff and oversee member/provider materials.
• Oversee public affairs for Medicaid Children & Families policy, establish standards, manage budgets, evaluate effectiveness, advise leaders.

Skills

English proficiency

Second language (Spanish/Vietnamese/Ch

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years public relations/public affairs experience

8 years related experience with 5 at professional level

Job description

The Oregon Health Authority is seeking a Children and Families Communications Specialist to lead strategic planning and execution of community communications for OHP. You will supervise the Community Communications team and oversee materials that help members, providers, and partners understand benefits, navigation, and policy changes.

Collaboration with diverse communities and a focus on health equity will be central.