Strategic Communications & Community Engagement Lead

City of Beaverton; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life insur-

PERS retirement

PTO + holidays

VEBA/HRA and EAP

Job summary

The City of Beaverton is seeking a Communications Officer to lead communications and community engagement for the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA). You will help residents, businesses, stakeholders, and decision-makers understand projects, programs, policies, and investments shaping Beaverton's neighborhoods and livability.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, public engagement, and development, coordinating with city teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public administration, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in public information, media relations, or similar work.
• Experience communicating about public services or complex governmental programs.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Create and carry out communication plans for CDD and BURA programs, projects, and policy changes.
• Lead proactive storytelling to explain policy development, timelines, and planning initiatives.
• Develop messaging for downtown revitalization, redevelopment, and public improvements.
• Coordinate media responses for CDD and BURA projects and urban renewal initiatives.
• Position the city for competitive grants through strategic communications.
• Support public information and community coordination during emergencies.

Skills

Strong writing and storytelling

Collaborative relationships

Public engagement planning

Data-informed communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations/journalism/public administration or related field

Job description

The City of Beaverton is seeking a Communications Officer to lead communications and community engagement for the Community Development Department (CDD) and the Beaverton Urban Redevelopment Agency (BURA). You will help residents, businesses, stakeholders, and decision-makers understand projects, programs, policies, and investments shaping Beaverton's neighborhoods and livability.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, public engagement, and development, coordinating with city teams to