Public Health Communications Coordinator

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This Work Matters!

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment. At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities.

This position works across the Public Health Division developing, coordinating, and implementing communications efforts to support the Division's missions and goals.

This includes supporting the Public Health Division Director in the creation of strategic communications plans for the division, telling the story of a modernized public health system, writing communication needs for the Public Health Director, representing the division in department, countywide and community needs, meetings and events, and responding to emerging and pressing communication needs facing the Division for and at the direction of the Public Health Director.

Within the Health Department, a work culture that fosters respect, trust, and understanding is cultivated to serve the diverse populations both in the office and in the community. Every employee holds the responsibility of promptly reporting any conduct that hinders the creation of a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

As the Public Health Communications Coordinator, your tasks will include:

Content Development and Coordination

• Create communication materials aligned with health department goals.

• Promote public health stories and highlight strategies like Public Health Modernization.

• Communicate emerging issues like COVID-19 and Mpox.

• Collaborate with Health Department's web and social media managers to update web pages and create social media content for external audiences, aligning with platform strategies.

• Support the planning and coordinate Public Health Division events, including Partnership Fair and Public Health Week.

• Collaborate with the County Communications liaison to align public relations efforts, providing support as required, such as drafting press releases, composing news articles, and participating in relevant activities.

Public Health Division Communications Coordination and Support

• Serve as a representative of the Public Health Division in various entities, such as the Health Department Communications and Marketing Team, Central County Communications, county-wide Communications Roundtable, and specific regional tri-county initiatives.

• Offer communication services and assistance to Public Health programs that lack dedicated communication staff.

• Manage extensive campaigns, update web content, plan and promote events, and establish contracts with external vendors.

• Coordinate communications and marketing projects and activities across the Public Health Division with an intentional focus to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Strategic Public Health Division Communications

• Create and carry out a strategic communications plan for the public health division with the Public Health Enterprise Team.

• Collaborate with the Health Department Communications and Marketing Teams to promote division priorities.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop, coordinate, and implement communication plans and strategies.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Health Department employee you will create a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations the Health Department serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.

TO QUALIFY:

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Education: equivalent to a bachelor's degree and

• Experience: three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• A valid Driver's License.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications

• An evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates

• Consideration of top candidates/interviews

• Background, reference, and education checks

Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

• A completed online application.

• A resume that explains all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in your resume.

• A cover letter that expands on your resume, addressing how you qualify for the position, and why you are interested in the role.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/ skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview.

Please be mindful of checking your email inbox for messages from the Recruiter as you may be emailed requesting additional information. If a response is not received in a timely manner your application may not be considered.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.

Type: Represented

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with the option of a flexible schedule.

Routine Telework: This position is designated as 'œroutine telework,' meaning you will be working remotely (from home); a hybrid schedule also is available. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion. The designation of Routine Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Gladys McCoy Building, 619 NW 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97209.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters:

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

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