Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Bilingual Communications Officer (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

The Oregon Department of Human Services is hiring a Bilingual Communications Officer (Public Affairs Specialist 2). This role provides bilingual (English/Spanish) communications support within the External Relations Division, implementing key strategic communications initiatives and helping the agency pursue its 2030 goal to eliminate health inequity in Oregon.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans as assigned by the External Relations Deputy Director.
• Create content and establish partnerships with media outlets.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related field and two years of professional-level experience in Public Relations or Affairs.
• OR five years of experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.
• Must have a criminal record and driving records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.

Nice to Have

• Bilingual Communication Skills (English/Spanish) - Proficiency in both English and Spanish (speaking and written).
• Strategic Communications Expertise - Ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans.
• Knowledge of Communication Policies and Consistency - Experience applying communication policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Strong Interpersonal and Representation Skills - Capability to represent the agency professionally.
• Commitment to Health Equity - Passion for supporting the agency’s mission to eliminate health inequity.
• Radio or other live broadcast medium experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines, flexibility, work demand tolerance.
• Exhibit written and oral communication skills including effective communication with coworkers.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Team & Environment

Part of the External Relations Division, reporting to the External Relations Deputy Director.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $5,842 - $8,967 per month.
• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

Work Mode

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, based in Portland, Oregon.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to diversity and pay equity.