Clean Energy Fund, Sr. Communications Strategist (Coordinator III - CPPW)

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Clean Energy Fund, Sr. Communications Strategist (Coordinator III - CPPW)

Salary

$94,390.40 - $122,636.80 Annually

Location

OR, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00461

Bureau

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Opening Date

05/06/2024

Closing Date

5/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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The Position

Job Appointment: Regular, Full time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available.

Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work to be conducted at The Vanport Building located at 1810 SW 5th Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee) .

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) .

Union Representation: This classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. Current and future labor agreements can be viewed here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/documents/cop-2022-2025-collective-bargaining-agreement/download) .

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.

Position Summary

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund are seeking a Senior Communication Strategist (Coordinator III) to lead and implement proactive public relations campaigns. This position will oversee the design and production of compelling materials including print collateral, media releases, reports, e-newsletters, online content, and interactive engagement tools. The Senior Communication Strategist will work closely with the BPS Communications Team in support of PCEF’s communications needs.

This position is one of two PCEF Senior Communication Strategists and will serve as the PCEF storyteller. The successful applicant will have the essential role of sourcing emergent examples of community work and showcasing stories that illustrate the impact of the fund. Working closely with PCEF communications staff and the BPS Communications teams, the Senior Communication Strategist will also organize and execute marketing, materials production, and media relations activities with discretion and awareness of intergovernmental and community issues.

As a Senior Communications Strategist, you will:

• Plan and Implement communications needs: Meet regularly with PCEF communications team, community partners, and supervisor to understand critical needs, project goals, and timelines. Develop and implement strategic communication plans that advance PCEF goals, including writing/editing press releases, coordinating media responses, drafting talking points and responding to ongoing communications needs.

• Create and share compelling stories: Use creative and community-centered approaches to tell compelling stories of community-led work enabled by PCEF grants. Assess and utilize appropriate platforms to determine where stories should be told and amplified while increasing public awareness and highlighting achievements.

• Work with local and national media: In close coordination with the BPS Communications Director, pitch stories of PCEF impact to local and national media, coordinate media responses, and develop public responses that explain positions in a timely manner.

• Support community-engagement efforts: Support PCEF staff in developing and strengthening partnerships with community groups, businesses, and other public and private organizations. Coordinate with partners on storytelling and education in alignment with PCEF guiding principles (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/about#toc-guiding-principles) .

  Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be a skilled writer and communicator with a passion for impactful storytelling using all forms of media. They should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to independently initiate and manage multiple projects at once. They should have a demonstrated track record with projects and a strong commitment to racial justice and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ideal qualities include being creative, organized, data centric, collaborative, professional, and inclusive.

PCEF and BPS value a diverse workforce and seek ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. Candidates of color, those who can speak a language other than English, and those with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background

As a first-in-the-nation community-led climate fund, PCEF’s mission is to fulfill a vision that builds resilience and quality jobs with proactive steps to fight climate change while advancing racial and social justice. More information about the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund can be found at https://www.portland.gov.bps/cleanenergy (https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy) .

Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84454937025

Meeting ID: 844 5493 7025

Thursday, May 9th at 12:00PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88108756443

Meeting ID: 881 0875 6443

Please note, these information sessions will also cover the Clean Energy Fund Communications Strategist (2024-00462) recruitment.

Questions?

Jaclyn Snyder, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

Jaclyn.Snyder@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Experience with communications planning, communications project management, coordination of collateral production, digital-media management and editing a variety of content in a community-focused organization.

• Experience developing and implementing culturally conscious and competent communications and outreach with an equity lens..

• Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including collaborating with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making, and facilitating inclusive participation in programs and activities.

• Experience in media relations, including developing and refining proactive and reactive messaging in a high-stakes situation.

• Progressively responsible experience involving media relations, writing, editing, multimedia communications, and/or program marketing.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between Monday, May 6 , 2024 – Monday, May 20, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

  Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

  Application Tips:

• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

• Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.

• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

• Do not attach materials not requested.

• All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

  Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 20, 2024

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.

• Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

  Step 3: Writing Sample Submission: Week of May 27, 2024

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with instructions to submit two writing samples:

• Sample news release.

• A communications piece of your choice that you are proud of.

• Applicants will have one week to attach their writing samples to their application.

• Each writing sample should be no more than two (2) pages.

• Each writing sample should be in a Word or PDF document. No zipped files or links will be accepted.

  *Please note, your writing sample will be reviewed during the interview process.

  Step 4: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 3, 2024

• Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and submitted their writing sample will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information.

• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

  Step 5: Selection (Interview): June

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

  Step 6: Offer of Employment: July

  Step 7: Start Date: August

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Timeline is approximate and subject to change

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference

• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

• Work Status

• Equal Employment Opportunity

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

• Carrot Fertility

• Wellness Benefits

• Life Insurance

• Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Retirement

• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer

• Family Medical Leave

• City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

Your cover letter, and resume are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough information in your application materials to each of the qualifications listed in the To Qualify section may result in disqualification from the examination. The information you provide must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history/resume.

Your cover letter needs to specifically address all of the qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section, they are required for this position. Please provide detailed examples for each qualification that specifically address the qualification(s). Saying "See resume", to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.

If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to indicate that you are a veteran and also upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

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