Digital Engagement Coordinator; Public Affairs Specialist

Initial Posting Date: 09/29/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/12/2026 Agency:
Department of Fish and Wildlife Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Digital Engagement Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist
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Job Description:

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OREGON’S NATURAL RESOURCES! Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) fulfill its mission:
To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

Please note this position requires attachment of a cover letter and resume to be submitted with your application. For additional details regarding this requirement, please see the “Application Details and Instructions” section further down in this announcement.

The Communications Division with ODFW is hiring for a full‑time permanent Digital Engagement Coordinator at our headquarters office located in Salem, Oregon.

Step into a role where your digital storytelling truly makes an impact! If you thrive where creativity meets strategy, this role puts you at the center of shaping how the public discovers, understands, and engages with our work.

You’ll steer the agency’s social media presence, craft timely and compelling content, and navigate fast‑moving conversations—sometimes in challenging or high‑stakes moments.

Your instincts, judgment, and thinking will directly influence our public image, strengthen access to information, and help our teams communicate when it matters most.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We cannot accept additional application materials after the Final date to receive applications. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1:
  Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.
• Option 2: 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.

• Strategic Social Media Insight:
  Able to read the moment, understand nuance, and make smart, timely decisions that keep conversations productive—even when things get fast‑moving or tense.
• Creative Content Mindset:
  Comfortable developing fresh, engaging content that meets agency priorities and connects with diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Crisis‑Ready Communications
  
  Skills:
  
  Confident navigating complex, controversial or politically sensitive situations online, including responding thoughtfully to unhappy customers or members of the public.
• Trend Awareness and Adaptability:
  Stays current with evolving social media trends, tools, and best practices, bringing new ideas forward to keep the agency’s digital presence modern and effective.
• Collaboration and Planning Strengths:
  Works seamlessly with the communications team, contributing to planning efforts and helping staff access the information and channels they need to support agency programs.

This position requires a resume and cover letter to be submitted with your application. The cover letter…