Multnomah County
Government
DirectorofCommunications
“Director of Communications at Multnomah County. Skills: Strategic Communications Leadership, Management, Operations, and Resource Administration, Media Relations, Crisis Response, and Digital Strategy. Directs and manages the County’s communications strategies and operations. Establishes a strategic countywide communications framework”
What You'll Achieve.
Effectively connect community members to essential services; Provide critical updates; Share stories that promote equity; Ensure County integrity and legal compliance; Ensure public records responses are provided transparently and in accordance with regulations; Ensure the distribution of high-quality, engaging content across all platforms
Industry & Context.
Must reside in Oregon, May be reassigned from current position to a role in emergency response during emergencies, Hybrid telework (at least 3 days per week onsite)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience, Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in communications, public relations, or a related field, Five (5) years of proven ability to communicate complex strategies and data clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and elected officials, Experience applying an equity lens to communications and operational decisions
Nice to Have
Six (6) years of experience working with elected officials or high-ranking leadership in a highly political environment, Five (5) years of direct, substantial experience working in a large county, state, or municipal government, or another similarly complex public-sector entity
What You'll Do.
Directs and manages the County’s communications strategies and operations
Establishes a strategic countywide communications framework
Advises the Chair and senior County leadership on countywide communications strategies and long-term planning
Develops and executes a comprehensive communications plan
Establishes and enforces cohesive countywide communications policies
Collaborates with department directors to ensure departmental communication strategies are aligned with countywide standards
Supports the communications goals of the Board of County Commissioners
Directs and supervises the Communications team
Manages the Communications budget
Oversees vendor contracts
external agency relationships
and technology investments
Collaborates with the County Attorney’s Office to ensure public records responses are provided transparently and in accordance with regulations
Oversees media relations and serves as the principal spokesperson for the County
Directs the development of rapid-response protocols
Serves as the Lead Public Information Officer (PIO) during severe weather and emergency activations
Oversees the County’s digital communications footprint
Maintains and develops relationships with local and national media outlets
Manages the publication of key news highlights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with department directors; Collaborate with the County Attorney’s Office; Counsel to the Incident Commander
Communication Scope
Communicate complex strategies and data clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and elected officials; Serve as the principal spokesperson for the County during major announcements and crisis events; Providing counsel to the Incident Commander
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