Community Engagement Liaison – Public Affairs Specialist 2

Oregon Department of Human Services

Community Engagement Liaison enhancing visibility, accessibility, and impact for Oregon Advocacy Commissions. Requires strategic communications and civic participation across the state with a hybrid work schedule.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $5,983 - $9,183 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enhance visibility, accessibility, and impact of the Oregon Advocacy Commissions by leading strategic communications.
Build community partnerships and support authentic civic participation across the state.
Connect communities with legislators, the Governor’s Office, and the Advocacy Commissions to inform policy, advance equity, and reduce barriers for communities of color and women.
Develop outreach strategies, public-facing materials including social media posts, data-informed reports, and engagement activities that elevate community voice in policy design.
Serve as a key bridge between the Commissions and the public, strengthening trust, and supporting effective communication.
Ensure community perspectives help shape state programs, policies, and budget decisions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the 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.
Experience in large and small group facilitation, including the ability to solicit and value diverse viewpoints.
Experience managing projects with multiple parties of interest, specifically experience working with communities of color, and immigrants and refugees.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Understanding of and experience applying principles of network organizing and social justice movement-building.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to make connections across differences, build rapport, understand what motivates people, and communicate in a way that connects with diverse motivations.
Experience in demographic analysis of communities of color, women, and other protected groups.
Knowledge of graphic design principles and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
Additional benefits include life insurance, short- and long-term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
Hybrid Work Opportunity: This position supports a hybrid work schedule with bi-weekly in Portland attendance required. Occasional travel for business functions and face-face appointments may be required.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Public RelationsOutreach StrategiesData-Informed ReportingGroup FacilitationNetwork Organizing Principles

Soft Skills

Outstanding Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Communication Skills