Multnomah County, OR
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$38.27 – $47.05 Hourly
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 05, 2023
The Opportunity:
OVERVIEW:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? Are you interested in community justice and the innovative changes that are on the horizon? Are you an experienced writer? Are you energized by planning and hosting events? If you have answered yes to these questions, then this opportunity is for you!
As a Program Communications Coordinator with the Department of Community Justice you will plan, direct, and perform highly visible and sensitive projects for the department’s Executive Leadership Team related to change management and stakeholder/community engagement. You will create and implement the department’s strategic communication plan using web-based applications and other media/digital publishing tools. You will have complex organizational skills to manage numerous different projects with tight deadlines and will apply an equity or racial justice lens in your communication strategies.
This position plays a key role in advising, contributing, and creating internal and external communications in partnership with the Policy and Communications Manager and other Executive Team members. We are looking for an effective collaborator, listener and communicator who can work with a range of DCJ staff and staff from other departments.
In this role your duties will include:
- Developing and managing department-wide communication and implementation strategies for county and department initiatives, policies, goals, and projects.
- In partnership with the Policy and Communication Manager, developing, implementing, and monitoring DCJ’s Strategic Communications Plan. This plan outlines internal and external strategies and may include supporting and leading workgroups to aid in the plan development.
- Researching and evaluating data on communications’ effectiveness, including web traffic and engagement data.
- Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing program, division, and department-wide communication policies and procedures.
- Utilize Google products, Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based applications to develop layout and content for presentations, documents, and web and print materials, such as department wide newsletter and DCJ website.
- Developing presentations for internal and external audiences, including basic video production
- Partnering with department administrative programs to design, coordinate, and implement high level internal, employee-focused projects.
- Partnering with the county’s IT department and DCJ’s Business Applications Team on technology projects associated with communication strategies and process improvement initiatives.
- Supporting department budget development and legislative analysis and tracking.
- Designing communications and presentations to external stakeholders.
- Maintaining a database of community contacts and vendors for community events.
- Developing, organizing and leading community events.
- Developing and managing department photo archives.
- Mentoring summer interns from the College 2 County program.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our
Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP)
to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department’s commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county’s highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 600 permanent, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises approximately 9,000 justice-involved individuals annually and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ’s Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for approximately 360 youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at:
www.multco.us/dcj
.
The Department of Community Justice’s Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at:
https://multco.us/file/68223/download
.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment.
The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.
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. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in communications, graphic design, web development/design, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field; AND
- Three (3) years of responsible experience in web communications/design, news reporting, public information, public relations, marketing communications or publication development.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, including being fingerprinted on the first day of employment.
- Must be able to travel to various offices/ buildings throughout Multnomah County in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Excellent public speaking skills and strong writing skills.
- Experience developing content for a web based organizational communication program.
- Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of people at all levels of the department.
- Fluency in speaking and writing in one of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Swahili, or Chinese.
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations.
- Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION:
The Application Packet:
Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid. A Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
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
- Supplemental Questions Review
- Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
- Background Investigation/Fingerprinting
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Hybrid Telework and Mead Building @
421 SW 5th Ave., Portland OR 97204
And other DCJ locations as needed.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive
benefit package
to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee’s share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages).
- Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.)
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
- Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass
- Access to wellness resources
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Danny Fajardo
Email:
Phone:
+1 (971) 2919300
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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