Communications Coordinator II position

Overview

City of Portland Auditor’s Office is seeking a mission-driven, versatile communications professional to lead internal communications, expand accountability and transparency work with historically underserved Portlanders, and support outreach, publication design, and online reach of the Auditor’s Office.

• Perform highly-skilled graphic design functions for print, web, PowerPoint, or social media.
• Develop new methods of promoting programs and projects to the public.
• Administer the office’s use of GovQA and coordinate public records requests with internal divisions.
• Create, edit, and proof‑read office-wide documents for public and internal distribution.
• Support and manage Auditor’s Office webpages.
• Provide support for internal communication activities.
• Manage the office’s use of communications and survey platforms such as Mail Chimp and Survey Monkey.

• Coursework from an accredited college or university in communication, marketing, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in communication, analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs in a public agency or customer service related field.

Salary range is determined based on experience and education per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law. Language pay differential may apply for employees who speak one or more languages other than English.

Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life, long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, and participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Veteran’s Preference is available. Candidates must attach DD‑214 or Veteran’s Administration letter and indicate veteran status on the application.

The City of Portland prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Individuals with disabilities, who are pregnant or nursing, or who observe religious practices may request reasonable accommodations when applying.

Applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by the date of hire.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The position is based in City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave and operates on a hybrid schedule of in‑person and remote work.

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