Responsibilities

• Writes and submits stories and updates for communications channels, including website, social media, news media, print and digital publications.
• Creates compelling and thoughtful written and visual content (video, photography and graphics) both independently and in collaboration with district staff or community members.
• Creates, edits, sends and reports on email marketing and social media communications.
• Meets with staff to research, develop and confirm accuracy of content.
• Coordinates project management for broad and seasonal communications campaigns.
• Monitors and responds to stories/information posted to social media formats to broaden public knowledge and engagement with the district.
• Adjusts strategies based on data-driven insights.
• Coordinates with subject matter experts and replies promptly to public inquiries.
• Serves as a spokesperson and point of contact for media.
• Updates and verifies accuracy of information on the district website and internal staff channels.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent 2 years college coursework; AND
• Three (3) years of professional experience in writing, communications, and social media management; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of education, experience and training.
• Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
• This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
• If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.

Preferred

• Website content management system;
• Basic video production and editing;
• Basic graphic design programs such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Express, LightRoom, PhotoShop and/or Illustrator) and/or Canva;
• Project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects and influence peers on a work team.
• Spokesperson role and responsibilities and media relations best practices.

Benefits

• Benefit type: Full time, benefited
• Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.