Job Description
Communications and Social Media Coordinator - Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler
City of Portland, OR
Oregon
Temporarily remote
Job details
Salary
$60,000 - $80,000 a year
This position is exempt from Civil Service and are "At Will" positions. They serve at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.
The Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler seeks a dedicated professional in the position of Communications and Social Media Coordinator (Commissioner's Staff Rep). The Communications and Social Media Coordinator will be part of the Mayor's Communications team under the direction of the Communications Director. The Communications and Social Media Coordinator will join a diverse team of talented, dedicated individuals who strive to make Portland a city everyone can love to live, work, and play. We are looking for an individual with a positive and enthusiastic attitude who wants to be part of that team. The successful candidate will have strong communication and copywriting skills, the ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing circumstances, and the ability to show initiative and problem-solve.
The Communications and Social Media Coordinator will play a key role in the communications strategy for the Mayor's Office. The successful candidate will be an individual committed to transparency in government and making the work that we do in the City accessible and understandable to all those we serve. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys public service and working in a fast-paced environment.
The work requires adherence to City and Mayor's Office policies and procedures and the ability to accurately perform time-sensitive work. The successful candidate will be highly organized and motivated. We are looking for a candidate who can think on their feet and works well in stressful situations. Knowledge of the City of Portland and/or community is a plus.
The anticipated salary range for the this position is $60,000-$80,000.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates should have ability and experience with analysis and research, government administration experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of diversity and inclusion. For additional information review the job description for a Commissioner’s Staff Representative.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual
Extensive knowledge of city, state and federal government
As a person, you are:
Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done;
Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions;
A Champion of 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;
Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic.
About the Office
The Office of Mayor Ted Wheeler is a highly public-facing and dynamic environment. The Mayor and his administration work to better the lives of Portlanders by creating sound and equitable public policy, leading City bureaus and offices with accountability and transparency, and building public trust in local government. The Mayor is a member of City Council and oversees nine City offices and bureaus: the Portland Police Bureau, the Bureau of Emergency Management, the Office of Management and Finance, the Office of Equity and Human Rights, the Office of Government Relations, the City Attorney’s Office, the City Budget Office, Prosper Portland, and the Office of Violence Prevention. The daily work of the Mayor and his team focuses on delivering the Mayor’s top four second-term priorities: addressing Portland’s housing and homeless crises, improving public safety, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and addressing livability concerns for its diverse communities. The Mayor’s administration leads with compassion and equity to ensure that Portland is a place where everyone can love to live, work, and play.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility
These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here.
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. Some employees are working from home full-time, while other roles cannot be filled in a remote status. In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Extensive writing and copy-editing experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media venues and best practices.
Knowledge of social media Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web traffic metrics.
Ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Experience with planning media events and/or press conferences.
Applicants Must Also Possess:
At least 2 years-experience with social media/brand creation.
The Recruitment Process
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Timeline:
Posting: 07/26/21 - 08/09/21
Applications Reviewed: week of 08/09/21
Eligible List: week of 08/16/21
Selection Phase Begins: week of 08/23/21
Job Offer: September 2021
**Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice**
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional résumé and a cover letter specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following application instructions:
Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications.
Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your cover letter and résumé any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Additional Information
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM on the closing date of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City. Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: www.bit.ly/howtoapplyclass.
Questions about the application process?
John DiGrazia, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
John.DiGrazia@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4034