Digital Engagement Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

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The Communications Division with ODFW is hiring for a full-time permanent Digital Engagement Coordinator at our headquarters office located in Salem, Oregon. Step into a role where your digital storytelling truly makes an impact!

If you thrive where creativity meets strategy, this role puts you at the center of shaping how the public discovers, understands, and engages with our work. You’ll steer the agency’s social media presence, craft timely and compelling content, and navigate fast‑moving conversations—sometimes in challenging or high‑stakes moments. Your instincts, judgment, and thinking will directly influence our public image, strengthen access to information, and help our teams communicate when it matters most.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

For a full review of the position details, duties and working conditions, click here

To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.

Option 2: 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;

• Strategic Social Media Insight
  Able to read the moment, understand nuance, and make smart, timely decisions that keep conversations productive—even when things get fast‑moving or tense.
• Creative Content Mindset
  Comfortable developing fresh, engaging content that meets agency priorities and connects with diverse audiences across multiple platforms.
• Crisis‑Ready Communications Skills
  Confident navigating complex, controversial or politically sensitive situations online, including responding thoughtfully to unhappy customers or members of the public.
• Trend Awareness and Adaptability
  Stays current with evolving social media trends, tools, and best practices, bringing new ideas forward to keep the agency’s digital presence modern and effective.
• Collaboration and Planning Strengths
  Works seamlessly with the communications team, contributing to planning efforts and helping staff access the information and channels they need to support agency programs.

This position requires a resume and cover letter to be submitted with your application. The cover letter should describe how you meet the attributes outlined in this announcement.

Failure to attach a cover letter, or address the information requested, may result in your application being removed from further consideration.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur
• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.
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• Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process
• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please call 503.947.6051 and ask to speak to a recruiter

• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.
• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration
• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships
• Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference: Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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More information about our agency can be found on our social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube,  and at myodfw.com and http://www.dfw.state.or.us/

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