Media Relations Strategist​/Public Information Officer (PAS3

Initial Posting Date: 07/30/2026

Final date to receive applications: 08/13/2026

Agency:
Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range: $6,581 - $10,105

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Media Relations Strategist/Public Information Officer (PAS3)

Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a person who can fill a key position in the Public Affairs Division as a Media Relations Strategist/Public Information Officer. This role will produce comprehensive communications and media strategies that promotes and informs the public on policies, priorities and current issues impacting Oregonians.

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Collaboration
- Compassion
- Equity
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Transparency.

• Working Condition:
  
  Hybrid >
  This position has some requirements for in-person and remote work.
• This position is permanent, full-time, and represented by SEIU.
• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter,
  the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

The person in this position will develop and implement creative, proactive and comprehensive media relations plans to drive agency messages supporting all OHCS divisions and leadership. The media, across platforms, are valuable partners. This role will produce comprehensive communications and media strategies that promotes and informs the public on policies, priorities and current issues impacting Oregonians. This position works closely with the Executive Director and Public Affairs Director, and acts as the OHCS spokesperson and/or representative with the media, with state agency partners and with the Governors' communications team.

This position is expected to work in a fast-paced high-profile role.

A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, marketing, journalism,behavioral science, social science, or related field AND five years of professional level experience in public relations or public affairs.

-OR-

Eight years of experience directly related to the position under recruitment. Five of the eight years must have been at the professional level.

For a copy of the Position Description please contact: .Solutionsgon.gov

The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Experience developing and implementing strategic and comprehensive media plans and messaging that supports the agency goals, advances the agency mission and promotes initiatives.
• Experience serving as chief news media contact, media relationship manager and agency spokesperson with print, broadcast and digital media.
• Experience working with local and national media platforms.
• Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving, and making recommendations on complex community and intergovernmental relations, community relations, media relations, community outreach, and public affairs issues and strategies.
• Experience preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
• Experience developing, researching, recommending,…