Web Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

: Initial Posting Date: 05/29/2025 Application Deadline: 06/09/2025 Agency: Oregon Business Development Department Salary Range: $5,837 - $8,959 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Web Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2) : Business Oregon the state's economic development agency, is currently hiring a Web Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2). This key communications role oversees the department's website that is the main platform for sharing the services and outcomes Business Oregon delivers. The role includes content management, graphic design, and some limited programming. Use creativity to prioritize content that is in the highest demand and recommend improvements for User Experience. As a member of the Communications team, you will also have an opportunity to broaden your experience beyond the website and serve as an internal communications liaison providing general communications services to some agency teams, such as drafting short success stories, recommending community outreach, or crafting press releases. Note: We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role offers remote work options, with the expectation of a weekly 1-2 day in-office presence for those near an office, to support team building and overall operations. What you will do:

• Maintain and create new content and structure as needed for the Agency's internet and intranet web sites.
• Manage a Content Coordinator system of multiple content creators in the agency that use a Content Management System built in SharePoint under the state's Oregon.gov platform.
• Construct web pages and supporting content in the SharePoint system, which can also involve using any combination of programming languages such as HTML, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Use visual design skills to create accompanying content such as infographics and compelling imagery with Adobe Creative Suite. Also create supporting content such as forms, PDF files, and calendars.
• Produce analytics on web site visitors and content to report to evaluate shifts in features or content, and to report to agency leadership.
• Coordinate and assist department staff and authorize external partners/customers with resolution of web interface technical issues, graphic issues, linking issues, and database questions.
• Monitor, analyze and address system performance problems. Work involves diagnosis of problems and development of solutions.
• Provide communications and public relations consulting to internal clients, helping draft content, advise on public relations strategies, and promote agency work.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all the following skills:

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Graphic design ability using the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Business writing, synthesizing complex information, succinct plain language.
• Can deliver a consistent voice across writing products, regardless of format or platform.
• Comfort using technical, web-based tools, including CRM software, social media platforms, e-marketing platforms.
• Attention to detail (producing public records, critical timelines, ensuring ADA accessibility) and ability to meet deadlines.

Please note: if you are interested in applying for this position, you must attach your current cover letter and resume to your application. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter will remove your application from consideration. What you need to qualify: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, 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 under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level. Business Oregon strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, feel free to contact us to discuss your application. What Business Oregon does: Business Oregon is the economic development agency for the state of Oregon. We have about 200 people on our team, and we work with communities and businesses. We use our programs and expertise to help businesses grow, so they can in turn add jobs, diversify the economy, and increase Oregon prosperity. We work with communities to enhance and expand infrastructure and community safety with projects such as water/wastewater systems, seismic rehabilitation for schools, or rural broadband development. This also sets the stage for future business development. Our mission is to invest in Oregon's businesses, communities, and people to promote a globally competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy, all carried out with an agency strategic plan. Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency committed to fostering a competitive, diverse, and inclusive economy. With offices in Salem and Portland and staff across 12 regions, the agency focuses on economic innovation, small and middle-market growth, rural stability, and opportunities for underrepresented groups. Its mission is to invest in Oregon's businesses, communities, and people. The Operations Division provides essential services, including Communications and Research, Employee Services/HR, Fiscal and Budget Services, Information Technology, and Policy, Audits, and Contracts (PAC). How to Apply Please Note: Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on June 9, 2025.

• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account through Jobs Hub.
• Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.
• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required resume and cover letter may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet all the minimum qualifications and requested skills listed above.
• Your resume and cover letter can be attached at the start of the Workday application process or at the conclusion.
• Complete the questionnaire. Warning - Workday will timeout due to inactivity and will not save your application progress unless you use the “save for later” function. If you need to take a break, please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After submitting, there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
• The candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills of this position will be invited to interview.

What's in it for you:

• Family Friendly Work Life Balance: Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days & optional short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Take Care of Yourself and Your Family: Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.
• Invest in Your Future: Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Be Appreciated: Employee recognition events, agency unique employee recognition program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy-out and sick leave roll-over, dynamic employees doing impactful work.
• Inclusion: At Business Oregon, we value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
• It is our policy to provide reasonable accommodations to all applicants who may need them. Should you need assistance, or an accommodation please contact Lies Wattimena at View email address on us.fitly.work to discuss how we can best meet your needs.
• Veterans' Preference - Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Click on the Veterans' Preference link for additional information.
• Criminal Records Check - Hiring of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the results of a Criminal Background Check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
• Work Authorization - Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is a classified, full-time, exempt position and is not represented by a union.
• PERS - This is a PERS qualifying position. After a six-month waiting period eligible Management Service, Executive Service, and Unrepresented employees will have their base pay increased by 6.95% and the 6% PERS contribution deducted from their base pay rather than a direct 6% contribution by the State of Oregon to the employees PERS account. This will mirror the bargained SEIU and AFSCME PERS process.
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Need help? We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Sue Hyer, Human Resource Analyst. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition (REQ) number that can be found at the top of this job post.
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