Internal Communications Coordinator
Operations & Policy Analyst 3 – Internal Communications Coordinator
Oregon Department of Transportation
Government & External Relations – Communications Section
Salem
The role:
What's it like to work for the nationally-recognized and award-winning team of communicators at the Oregon Department of Transportation? Tom Fuller, Communications Manager, likes to say we work hard and have a lot of fun doing it.
We are looking for an energetic, experienced and creative individual who can lead our internal communications to a staff of nearly 5,000. This person will create and execute an internal communications plan, and be the coach and curator of the agency's News Hub.
They will also work to support the communications needs of the Office of Organizational Development, which leads change management efforts at our agency.
Are you experienced in communications planning and execution? Are you familiar with at least one content management system? If so, this may be the job for you.
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
A day in the life:
- Conduct customer-based research and perform analyses, using action research techniques, project management tools, technical data analysis and quality management tools.
- Work closely with agency leadership and staff to assess internal communication needs and develop agency-wide strategies that interface with other communication goals and objectives, the Oregon Transportation Commission, other agencies and external partners.
- Advise management and suggest information strategies and tactics and agency courses of action.
- Perform as project leader to develop and implement plans to meet the organization’s internal strategic communications needs.
- Develop and lead specific agency communication and organizational change management strategies and initiatives to support leadership bodies and efforts.
- Work is performed in a typical office environment with overnight travel and occasional night or weekend work required.
- Click here to view the position description, including the full list of duties and working conditions.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!
What we need:
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or communications and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work related to communications.
OR
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of progressively-responsible experience related to communications.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must possess and maintain a valid driver license and acceptable driving record. Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Strategic thinker with communications planning and execution experience.
- Relationship builder with strong negotiation and diplomacy skills.
- Skilled communicator both verbally and with the written word.
- Experienced in at least one web content management system.
- Innovator of new communication methods.
Learn more and apply:
This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 4, 2021
Click here to learn more and to apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
Questions? Call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.state.or.us.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer