The Position
The City of Beaverton is seeking a creative and strategic communicator to implement and manage a citywide strategic and community engagement program. The Community Engagement and Communications (CEC) Division Manager will collaborate closely with the city’s executive leadership and colleagues across all departments to deliver accurate, relevant, and engaging information to the Beaverton community and support the City Council’s vision and priorities.
The CEC Division Manager will serve as the City’s primary Public Information Officer, ensuring clear and efficient communication of information and ideas to the community through diverse communication channels. We are looking for someone who is a capable storyteller, enjoys building relationships and developing solutions to complex problems, and is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for engagement across the city. The ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of communications best practices and extensive experience designing and implementing engagement programs and plans. They also have the ability to identify opportunities to advance community engagement and adapt strategies to meet the needs of the community and the organization.
If you have both big-picture vision and the ability to execute details, a desire to lead and develop a team of communication professionals, and excitement for engaging the Beaverton community in local government, please apply today!
This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. There is one vacancy.
Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.
Responsibilities
- Lead a comprehensive, organization-wide communications and community engagement program, developing and implementing policies, procedures, processes and methods that are aligned with the city’s strategic priorities.
- Develop, plan, and implement strategies and program to deliver effective communication and public engagement, and serve as the lead strategist or project manager on complex communication and public engagement projects.
- Oversee operations of the Community Engagement and Communications Division, including budget management, staff supervision, and ensuring administrative compliance.
- Serve as the city’s primary Public Information Officer. Lead communication response to local emergencies, in collaboration with the city’s Emergency Management program.
- Manage the city’s branding program and ensure brand consistency and alignment across all communications.
- Act as the primary liaison to city leadership and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners to provide advice and consultation on communication strategies, creating opportunities for collaboration.
- Partner with community groups and other organizations.
- Encourage a culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
- Additional duties are outlined in the class specification.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication, marketing, public information, or a related field, and
- Six years of experience managing communications and/or public engagement programs; including
- Three years of supervisory or management experience; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.
Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.
Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Compensation
Wage range: $9,621.71 - $12,894.88 monthly
The City of Beaverton determines starting wage based on the years of experience on the job application that are directly related to the job description and posting. Typically, placement at Step 1 corresponds to meeting the minimum required years of directly-related experience. Additional years of related experience may result in placement at a higher step within the posted salary range.
Total Compensation Package And Benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.
The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage; and makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program.
Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.
City of Beaverton Compensation Break DownGross cash compensationStarting step
Step 1Step 4Step 7Yearly salary$115,460.52$133,645.44$154,738.56
Estimated benefits paid by the city - Non-cash compensationPublic Employees Retirement System fully-paid contributions for employee $6,061.68$7,016.39$8,123.77Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)$29,922.12$29,922.12$29,922.12Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution$3,463.82$4,009.36$4,642.16No-cost TriMet public transportation pass (dollar value)$1,200.00$1,200.00$1,200.00
Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits$40,647.61$42,147.87$43,888.05
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value$156,108.13$175,793.31$198,626.61
Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.
The City of Beaverton provides a generous benefit package, including excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; and employer-paid PERS retirement. Learn more about your options and employee-based benefits by clicking the link below.
Employee Benefits | Beaverton, OR - Official Website (beavertonoregon.gov)
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What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
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What best describes your experience managing communication and/or public engagement programs?
- Less than 6 years
- 6-10 years
- 10-15 years
- More than 15 years
- None of the above
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What best describes your experience supervising or managing employees?
- Less than 3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5-10 years
- More than 10 years
- None of the above
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The salary range for this position is $9,621.71 - $12,894.88 monthly. What salary would be willing to accept? Your response will not be used for application screening.
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Please write a specific and unique response to each of the following questions. Do not state "see resume" or "see cover letter" in lieu of responding to these questions.
- I understand this requirement.
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Describe a crisis communication situation that you handled, and the strategy you developed to manage the situation.
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Give an example of how you engaged with diverse audiences in a communication initiative. What strategies did you use to ensure inclusion and effectiveness?
