Digital Content Coordinator- Public Affairs Specialist – Department of Veterans Affairs – Salem, OR
Initial Posting Date:
03/07/2022
Application Deadline:
03/21/2022
Agency:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Salary Range:
$5,338 – $8,196
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Digital Content Coordinator- Public Affairs Specialist 2
Job Description:
Digital Content Coordinator-Public Affairs Specialist 2
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits.
At the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA.
The Department currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Digital Content Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2) within the Communications division of ODVA in Salem, Oregon.
The successful candidate for the Digital Content Coordinator position will develop, implement, coordinate, and maintain the agency’s online communication initiatives and strategies. This position will serve as a technical resource for the agency’s web and other online communication platforms to develop, coordinate, and publish agency information. The position will also plan and implement the design and layout of the agency’s website, blog, social media, and other agency communication resources with possible collaboration from other team members. This role will design, produce, and update pages created in SharePoint in consult with the Communication Director and other agency program leadership and subject matter experts. This position will be responsible for presenting design concepts for projects, and prepare a full range of highly skilled technical graphic or web design work for the agency. This role requires decision making in line with agency communication strategies and direction.
This position also liaises with members of the E-Government Program and Service Desk, when working on new initiatives in SharePoint, or ensuring adherence to State of Oregon guidelines.
For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the requested skills below to determine whom to interview.
REQUESTED SKILLS:
- Experience developing, securing and maintaining websites and blogs using web scripting languages including HTML5, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- General knowledge and experience using content syndication platforms including social media content management systems, RSS feeds, email subscription services and apps.
- Moderate to expert level knowledge of professional graphic applications including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Ability to write, edit, and proof audience-specific content for digital and print communications
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, please follow the “Apply” link above and complete the online application. In addition, please provide a resume and cover letter demonstrating the above minimum qualifications, requested skills, and experience that represents your suitability for the position.
Please note that after the recruitment closes, qualified applicants may be asked to provide a work sample.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed here .
In addition, this position requires successful completion of a finger-print based criminal history background check through the Oregon (LEDS) and National (NCIC) law enforcement data systems.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Remote Work
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this position will maintain a combination of onsite and remote work or a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s Work Reimagined website for more information.
What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans. We offer medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year.
Relocation assistance may be paid in some cases. Please contact Human Resources for further information.
Veterans Preference:
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides veterans’ preference in employment to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go to the State website: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
Questions?
- For questions about this recruitment contact Elissa Johnson at Elissa.Johnson@odva.oregon.gov or 503-508-7673.
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance. Please call (503) 508-7673 as early as possible regarding any assistance you may require.
Additional Information :
HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Learn more about ODVA
Understanding the State Application Process
Online Employment Application Guide (Download PDF reader)
Help & Support webpage
Learn more about Oregon