City of Portland
Communications Manager (Public Information Manager) - Limited Duration
City of Portland, Salem, Oregon, United States,
Job Appointment:
Limited Duration – 18 months, full-time.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location:
Hybrid. In-person work is to be conducted at 1810 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR 97201. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
Benefits:
Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Application Material:
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Communications Manager will provide strategic and communications advice and recommendations to the Community and Economic Development Deputy City Administrator on complex community and media relations issues in support of the service area’s programs, services, goals, and mission; recommend communications strategies for key service area programs, functions, and activities.This position may work with both the Office for Community and Economic Development and the Portland Housing Bureau.
As a Communications Manager, you will:
Develop and direct public relations, media relations, and public affairs strategies.Oversee organizational unit social media presence.Manage internal and external messaging.Develop communications plans and strategies in alignment with internal short and long-term plans.Act as principal spokesperson for a Bureau/Office in responding to inquiries from the media and public.Collaborate with executives and elected officials to ensure messaging is consistent and tailored to targeted audiences.Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with other City Bureaus/Offices, public and private agencies and organizations, and non-profit and community groups.Supervise staff in the development and implementation of public relations, media, marketing, community outreach, or other communication strategies.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
Courageous: You are willing to work through tough problems, to speak with integrity, to ask difficult questions, to embrace accountability, and to step forward to make decisions.Adaptable: You can remain flexible, agile, and calm in a continually evolving environment with a variety of stakeholders, maintaining your pragmatic ability to judge when to stick to plan or when to change course; you are an ongoing learner, keeping pace with industry advances.Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.An Equitable Leader: Experience leading and mentoring people and creating and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.
About the Bureaus:
Office for Community and Economic Development:
The Office for Community and Economic Development in Portland is dedicated to enhancing the city's growth and quality of life through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives. This office focuses on advancing equity, sustainability, and economic prosperity across the community.Portland Housing Bureau:
Since 2009, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has worked toward a vision that "all Portlanders can find affordable homes...and have equitable access to housing."
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience applying the practices of design and implementation of public affairs, community outreach, and marketing and advertising programs.Ability to think critically, problem solve, and make recommendations on complex community and intergovernmental relations, community relations, media relations, community outreach, and public affairs issues and strategies.Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing (correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials) including presenting information clearly, concisely, and persuasively to the media and in public settings.Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as media professionals, Bureau/Office personnel, elected officials and their staff, and key community members.Experience developing, researching, recommending, and implementing comprehensive public information programs, including media relations, public relations, and marketing.Experience supervising a multicultural workforce, promoting an equitable workplace environment, and applying equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
Required Application Materials:ResumeCover LetterAnswer to three (3) Supplemental Questions.Application Tips:The City of Portland has
How to Apply Videos
and offers
How to Apply Classes
once per month.All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
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Limited Duration – 18 months, full-time.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location:
Hybrid. In-person work is to be conducted at 1810 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR 97201. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.
Benefits:
Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Application Material:
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
The Communications Manager will provide strategic and communications advice and recommendations to the Community and Economic Development Deputy City Administrator on complex community and media relations issues in support of the service area’s programs, services, goals, and mission; recommend communications strategies for key service area programs, functions, and activities.This position may work with both the Office for Community and Economic Development and the Portland Housing Bureau.
As a Communications Manager, you will:
Develop and direct public relations, media relations, and public affairs strategies.Oversee organizational unit social media presence.Manage internal and external messaging.Develop communications plans and strategies in alignment with internal short and long-term plans.Act as principal spokesperson for a Bureau/Office in responding to inquiries from the media and public.Collaborate with executives and elected officials to ensure messaging is consistent and tailored to targeted audiences.Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with other City Bureaus/Offices, public and private agencies and organizations, and non-profit and community groups.Supervise staff in the development and implementation of public relations, media, marketing, community outreach, or other communication strategies.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
Courageous: You are willing to work through tough problems, to speak with integrity, to ask difficult questions, to embrace accountability, and to step forward to make decisions.Adaptable: You can remain flexible, agile, and calm in a continually evolving environment with a variety of stakeholders, maintaining your pragmatic ability to judge when to stick to plan or when to change course; you are an ongoing learner, keeping pace with industry advances.Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.An Equitable Leader: Experience leading and mentoring people and creating and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.
About the Bureaus:
Office for Community and Economic Development:
The Office for Community and Economic Development in Portland is dedicated to enhancing the city's growth and quality of life through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives. This office focuses on advancing equity, sustainability, and economic prosperity across the community.Portland Housing Bureau:
Since 2009, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has worked toward a vision that "all Portlanders can find affordable homes...and have equitable access to housing."
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience applying the practices of design and implementation of public affairs, community outreach, and marketing and advertising programs.Ability to think critically, problem solve, and make recommendations on complex community and intergovernmental relations, community relations, media relations, community outreach, and public affairs issues and strategies.Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing (correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials) including presenting information clearly, concisely, and persuasively to the media and in public settings.Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as media professionals, Bureau/Office personnel, elected officials and their staff, and key community members.Experience developing, researching, recommending, and implementing comprehensive public information programs, including media relations, public relations, and marketing.Experience supervising a multicultural workforce, promoting an equitable workplace environment, and applying equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services.
Required Application Materials:ResumeCover LetterAnswer to three (3) Supplemental Questions.Application Tips:The City of Portland has
How to Apply Videos
and offers
How to Apply Classes
once per month.All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
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