Description
Benefit type: Full time, benefited
Benefits available: For a full description of our benefits, please click here.
About the job:
The Communications Coordinator is a professional who thrives in a fast-paced organization, is passionate about serving the local community, and believes that engaging residents through a variety of communication channels is the duty of a public agency.
This position is responsible for content creation to inform the public through professionally written communication using a variety of media, e.g., social media channels, website, press releases, newsletters, etc. The position also coordinates the photography assets for the district and serves as a spokesperson and point of contact for media.
A day in the life:
The successful candidate in this position might start the morning interviewing staff and community members to learn more about a compelling story, then spend the afternoon capturing photos or video, writing a news release, providing a media interview as a spokesperson, launching a social media campaign and responding to comments and questions.
They'll create content that informs, inspires, and connects people to parks, recreation and community services through digital, print, media, email and BPRD’s 18 social media channels.
They'll collaborate with subject matter experts, analyze communication performance, respond to public and media inquiries, manage seasonal campaigns, monitor community conversations, and ensure information across websites, social platforms, and publications is accurate and engaging.
For a communications professional who thrives on storytelling, building relationships, and turning complex information into meaningful content, this position offers plenty of opportunity to make an impact every day.
Further details:
Schedule and Hours:
Monday-Friday 40 hour work week. Ability to periodically work evenings, weekends, and holiday hours as well as on emergency notice for support to critical district services.
Requirements
What you'll need for success:
Strong Knowledge of:
Some knowledge of:
Skill and Ability to:
What we’re looking for:
Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:
License and Certifications:
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
Position Specific Requirement:
This position may require reporting to additional sites throughout the workday, typically achieved in a motor vehicle OR other modes of transportation. If choosing a personal vehicle, possession of, or ability to obtain valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days with an acceptable driving history as defined by district driving policy.
If you do not have a driver’s license or have an unacceptable driving history, it does not disqualify you from this position, only from driving a vehicle for district business.
Supervision Received:
Works under the general supervision of the Community Engagement Director. Follows standard processes and procedures without supervision but confirms changes to standard practices and significant decisions in advance.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision is not a responsibility; however, provides direction and guidance to staff and volunteers and influences peers for shared projects and timelines.
Working Conditions:
The following are working conditions, including environmental and physical demands, required for this classification.
Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.
Veteran Preference Status
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:
All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please note that our application system does not allow you to save and come back to complete your application at a later time. You will have to complete the application once you have started it. This position has supplemental questions that might require extra time. If you would like to write longer answers, you may do so by completing your answers in a different document and uploading them as part of your application. Please ensure you have all the information you need to complete the application.
1. Describe your experience in creating professional written content for press releases, newsletters, and social media.
2. Describe your experience in photography technique, photo database management, and video production and editing.
3. Describe your experience collaborating with multiple departments or teams to provide excellent customer service.
4. How do you incorporate DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) principles into your work?
