Communications Officer – Public Affairs Specialist

• Engage, educate, and inform Behavioral Health Division partners, behavioral health providers, consumers, family, and community members seeking behavioral health services.
• Ensure cross-divisional collaboration on communication of agency policy objectives.
• Carry out communications activities assigned by the Behavioral Health Division Director and Office of Strategic Operations.
• Develop communication plans and processes.
• Draft communications.
• Maintain contact lists.
• Support implementation of organizational strategy.
• Incorporate health equity commitments into communication strategies and agendas.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and two years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs; OR five years experience directly related to the position, with two years at the professional level.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
• Experience in public health, health care, or behavioral health issues in Oregon.
• Working knowledge of public awareness campaigns and best practices.
• Excellent public speaking, marketing, writing, editing, and problem resolution skills.
• Experience serving as a public information officer or spokesperson, with knowledge of news media operations, communications, program design, project coordination, and publication development.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, interpret complex policies or procedures, and communicate them effectively.
• Understanding of the role of a public agency and ability to develop and execute complex communication plans.
• Experience developing, editing, and producing multimedia materials, including print, presentations, video, and web materials.
• Experience creating and maintaining public-facing websites, including accessibility, usability, content updates, and coordination with technical and communications teams.
• Current resume and complete supplemental questions required.
• Employment contingent upon criminal records check and driving records check meeting OHA criteria.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing complex communication plans while advancing health equity and cultural awareness. Proficient in public relations, public speaking, and multimedia content creation to effectively engage diverse stakeholders in behavioral health.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration
• Public Relations Experience
• Health Equity Commitment
• Public Information Officer Experience
• Multimedia Material Development

• Communication Plan Development
• Public Speaking
• Writing and Editing
• Problem Resolution
• Project Coordination
• Publication Development
• Website Management
• Social Determinants of Health Knowledge
• Public Awareness Campaigns
• Behavioral Health Issues Knowledge

• Cultural Awareness
• Independent Judgment
• Effective Communication

• Behavioral Health
• Public Health
• Health Care
• Oregon
• Community Engagement
• Agency Policy Objectives
• Health Equity Commitments
• Consumer Advocacy
• Family Support
• Cross-Divisional Collaboration