Arts & Culture Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

Initial Posting Date :

11 / 03 / 2025

Application Deadline :

11 / 17 / 2025

Agency :

Oregon Business Development Department

Salary Range : $6,348 - $9,370

Position Type : Employee

Position Title :

Arts & Culture Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)

Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, is hiring a full‑time Arts & Culture Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2). This position leads communications, brand awareness, media relations, public affairs and fund development for the Oregon Cultural Trust and Oregon Arts Commission to amplify the arts, heritage and humanities sectors.

We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment that promotes work‑life balance and flexibility. This hybrid role offers remote work options, with occasional in‑office presence once a month.

What you will do : Lead

brand, media relations, and editorial calendar; serve as primary media contact.

Oversee

website, emails, newsletters, and social media communications.

Manage

contractors (writers, designers, media), schedules and budgets.

Partner

with Business Oregon and State of Oregon on agency and statewide needs.

Design

and run campaigns to promote the Cultural Trust tax credit and license plate sales.

Oversee

stewardship receipts, acknowledgments, year‑round cultivation, and impact stories tied to grantmaking.

Lead

Governor’s Arts Awards program.

Support

legislative and board communications; prepare presentations and briefing materials.

Coordinate

annual tax‑credit fundraising plan (goals, audiences, channels, calendars, budgets, and advertisement purchase).

Produce

board / ambassador toolkits; coordinate donor salons, presentations, and peer‑to‑peer outreach.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of some or all of the following skills :

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; experience coordinating communications across a variety of platforms.

Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Knowledge and experience leading marketing campaigns.

Skills with fund development including donor engagement.

Experience with event planning, including coordination, organization and adherence to timelines.

Contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.

What you need to qualify :

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, 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; at least two of five years at professional level.

How to Apply :

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, apply through your Workday account through Jobs Hub.

Click the “Apply” button above to complete your online application.

Attach your current cover letter and resume. Failure to submit the required documents may remove your application from consideration. Clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications and requested skills.

You may attach your cover letter and resume at the beginning or end of completing your Workday application.

Complete the questionnaire. Workday will timeout due to inactivity; use “save for later” to preserve progress.

Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates before the announcement closes.

Candidates whose work experience most closely matches the qualifications and skills will be invited to interview.

What’s in it for you :

Family Friendly Work Life Balance : Paid time off, 11 holidays, 3 personal days, and optional short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Take Care of Yourself and Your Family : Comprehensive employee benefits, choice of medical plans, vision plan, life insurance, employee assistance program.

Invest in Your Future : Pension plan, deferred compensation, short‑ and long‑term disability plan, flexible spending accounts.

Be Appreciated : Employee recognition events, unique recognition program with additional leave options such as vacation buy‑out and sick leave rollover, dynamic employees doing impactful work.

Inclusion : We value community and foster a sense of belonging for our employees.

Additional Information :

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will determine the pay step offered.

We provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who may need them. Contact Lies Wattimena at Lies.Wattimena@biz.oregon.gov for accommodations.

Veterans’ Preference : Eligible veterans will receive preference. Click the Veterans’ Preference link for information.

Criminal Records Check : Hiring contingent upon results of a background check.

Work Authorization : Business Oregon does not offer visa sponsorship.

This recruitment is to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current position and may be used to fill future vacancies.

This position is a management non‑supervisory, full‑time, exempt, and not union represented.

PERS : Eligible employees will have base pay increased by 6.95% after six months and a 6% contribution assessed.

Are you looking to live and experience Oregon? Learn more about life in Pendleton, Salem, and Portland.

Need Help?

We invite you to contact the recruiter for application questions or job‑specific questions.

The recruiter for this position is Sarah Flores, HR Analyst. Reference job requisition number at top of post.

Email : Sarah.J.Flores@biz.oregon.gov

Phone (call or text) : 458‑221‑0205

Business Oregon is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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