Your New Role – Press Secretary

The Press Secretary is primarily responsible for working with governor’s office staff and the governor’s communications team in responding to press inquiries and developing an overall communication strategy in service to the Governor’s priorities and vision for the state.

This position collaborates with the Governor’s Scheduler/Assistant, the Governor, Chief of Staff, Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU), and other Governor’s Office staff as needed to execute their duties to achieve desired outcomes. Ensures the governor is prepared for public appearances, speeches, and meetings. 

This position is full-time but not a standard 8-5, M-F work week. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

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Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Seven years of executive-level policy development or foundational experience directly related to the position being recruited

OR

• Equivalent education and experience

Requested Attributes:

• Educational background in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, political science, or commensurate professional experience in the fields of journalism, communications, campaigns, or advocacy.

• Interest in learning and communicating about an array of topics such as housing, behavioral health, education, public safety, climate resilience and more.

• Ability to work in high volume, fast paced environments.

• Experience in graphic design, video editing, and photography is a plus. Please provide portfolio of work samples.

Application Details and Instructions

• Please visit the to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a current copy of your resume and cover letter.

• This announcement is for one (1), Executive Service, full-time, permanent, Consultant Advisor 1; This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team

The team at the Governor’s Office focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

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Additional Details:

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our . If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit .

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