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Communications Coordinator II position

IAP2 USA, Brighton, Colorado, United States, 80601

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April 28, 2023 9:55 AM | Dina Alengi Storz (Administrator) City of Portland Auditor’s Office Communications Coordinator II

The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a mission-driven, versatile communication professional to lead internal communications and expand its accountability and transparency work with historically underserved Portlanders by supporting outreach, overseeing publication design, and advancing the online reach of the Auditor’s Office. As the sixth elected official in the City of Portland, the Auditor is independent of City Council and accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office promotes open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services for City government and the public. It employs 38 staff members working in four divisions.

The Communications Coordinator II position will work closely with the Communications and Outreach Coordinator and perform a variety of complex assignments while maintaining a portfolio of office-wide communication projects of significant impact. The Coordinator II will lead the office’s efforts in designing and producing reports, web pages, and other communication materials to ensure wide public access and ready understanding of programs and results of audits and policy reviews. They will also be responsible for developing, editing and proof-reading internal communications.

Responsibilities

performing highly-skilled graphic design functions for use in print, web, powerpoint, or social media contexts;

developing new methods of promoting programs and projects to the public;

administering the office’s use of GovQA and coordinating public records requests with internal divisions;

creating, editing, and proof-reading office-wide documents for public and internal distribution;

supporting and managing Auditor’s Office webpages;

providing support for internal communication activities;

Managing the Office’s use of communications and survey platforms such as MailChimp and SurveyMonkey.

Qualifications

Course work from an accredited college or university in communication, marketing, business administration, public administration, or field related to organizational unit or Auditor’s Office; and

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in positions in communication, analysis, planning, organizing, and/or evaluating programs in a public agency or customer service related field.

Application Process Submit three documents:

A resume

A cover letter describing how you meet the minimum qualifications in Section I below, which will be the basis on which a list of candidates eligible for an interview will be developed. Where possible, connect items from your resume to demonstrate how you meet these qualifications. It is advised that you use the numbered list in your letter to ensure you respond to each item.

A brief writing exercise describing 1) Your experiences or participation with any of the following, and 2) What you learned from them: exposure to racial inequities and actions you took to help resolve them; steps taken to make workplaces and/or public spaces inclusive; experiences as a member of a historically underrepresented group in government decision-making; experiences living, working with, and/or interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities; experiences ensuring equitable and inclusive workplace operations and/or program outcomes.

All application materials should not exceed a total of five pages. Applications must be submitted through the City of Portland's online application system no later than 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Emailed, mailed, or faxed applications will not be accepted.

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.

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