Industry Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

Industry Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

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This range is provided by State of Oregon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Initial Posting Date : 10 / 29 / 2025

Application Deadline : 11 / 12 / 2025

Agency : Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range : $5,837 - $8,959

Position Type : Employee

Position Title : Industry Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

Job Description

Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is currently hiring an Industry Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2). The person in this key communications role will leverage creative writing and communication skills to execute strategies that promote the outcomes of Business Oregon’s work assisting businesses throughout Oregon. You’ll also promote Oregon as the ideal business location, highlighting key industries growing in the state.

Responsibilities include promoting economic development tools, fostering collaboration among economic development organizations, and showcasing Oregon’s competitive advantages. The role will also manage social media content, coordinate regional visits for agency leadership, and provide general communications services such as drafting success stories, recommending community outreach, and crafting press releases.

Position is hybrid; remote work is encouraged, with one to two in‑person days per week near the office.

What You Will Do

Tell Our Story : Publicize outcomes from agency programs and services that support Oregon industries. Write compelling success stories and other content that highlight the positive economic impacts of Business Oregon’s work, demonstrating how our tools, services, and partnerships help Oregon businesses thrive.

Lead Business Development Marketing Campaigns : Execute strategies outlined in the agency communication plan and deliver branded campaigns that support business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts across the state.

Back Our Story with Data : Collect and analyze rankings, statistics, and facts that showcase Oregon’s competitive business advantages. Combine data-driven insights with creative storytelling to produce content for publications such as news releases, presentations, advertisements, brochures, web pages, and other communication materials.

Manage Social Media Campaigns : Develop and coordinate social media campaigns that promote the agency’s work and success stories. Collaborate with internal teams and partner organizations to gather content and apply best practices for digital engagement.

Plan and Coordinate Regional Visits : Work with Regional Development Officers and the communications team to organize visits for agency leadership to communities across Oregon, meeting with local partners, touring projects, and highlighting successful initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication, delivering clear and consistent messaging across platforms and translating complex topics into accessible, plain language.

Proven ability to develop and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns, including social media and email platforms, while applying storytelling and creative writing techniques.

Experience working with CRM systems, e‑marketing tools, and content management platforms, with the ability to collect and analyze data for use in communications strategies.

Strong project management skills, coordinating multi-organization projects and maintaining accurate records.

Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field 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.

How to Apply

Submit application no later than 11 : 59 PM PST on 11 / 12 / 2025.

If you are a current State employee, apply through your Workday account via Jobs Hub.

Click “Apply” to complete the online application, attaching cover letter and resume.

Provide a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

Benefits and Compensation

Family Friendly Work Life Balance : Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days, optional short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Comprehensive employee benefits, medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.

Pension plan, deferred comp, short- and long-term disability plan, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.

Employee recognition events and unique award program allowing for additional leave options such as vacation buy‑out and sick leave roll‑over.

Inclusion and community belonging.

Additional Information

Pay equity analysis will be conducted per Pay Equity Law.

Reasonable accommodation provided to all applicants.

Veterans’ preference granted to eligible veterans.

Criminal background check required.

Work authorization required; no visa sponsorship.

Classified, full-time, exempt; not union represented.

PERS qualifying position.

Opportunity to live and experience Oregon communities.

Contact

Recruiter : Lisa Santiago, Human Resource Analyst

Email : lisa.santiago@biz.oregon.gov

Phone : 971‑600‑4484

Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, Aff rightful Action Employer.

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