Public Affairs and Project Manager

Job Overview:

The Public Affairs and Project Manager serves as the principal spokesperson for LRAPA and the primary liaison between the Agency and the general public, media, and other government agencies. This position is responsible for conducting a full range of educational, information, and communication programs on behalf of the Agency.

In addition, the Public Affairs and Project Manager provides critical support to the Executive Director and Agency leadership in strategic planning, project management, grant writing and administration, policy development, and inter-agency coordination, particularly during wildfire season. This position directly manages the Administrative Assistant and Permit Coordinator roles.

Typical duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in writing and administering grant proposals to local, state, and federal programs.
• Creating content and copyediting for Agency communications, including website updates, advertising, and publications.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of airshed strategies, particularly related to resident wood heating programs and other programs directly affecting individual citizens.
• Developing and executing a workplan to raise public awareness about residential wood heating and outdoor burning.
• Participating in the development and execution of small business assistance and outreach programs.
• Providing project management support for key agency initiatives and drafting reports, staff reports for the board, policies, and procedures.
• Preparing and delivering speeches, presentations, press releases, and conducting media interviews.
• Designing, producing, and editing the annual report, topical publications, and all Agency marketing materials.
• Coordinating with the Citizens Advisory Committee and responding to public complaints and inquiries.
• Participating in committees, working groups, and inter-agency coordination, particularly related to wildfire response.
• Supervising staff, including assigning and monitoring work, providing guidance and feedback, conducting performance evaluations, and identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Minimum required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience working with various units of government, the public, and media.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,095.00 - $104,056.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• Public speaking: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, OR 97477 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person