Public Affairs Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

10/17/2025

Application Deadline:

10/27/2025

Agency:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Salary Range:

$5,842 - $8,967

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Public Affairs Specialist

Job Description:

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***All others – To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date.

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity. We welcome members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S community members, and others to apply.

BOLI has an opening for one Public Affairs Specialist 2 in the Commissioner’s Office. This position will be based in our Portland office. The successful candidate may also be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.

This is a permanent, full-time, SEIU represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Work/life balance, vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and personal days off
• Competitive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental
• Pension and retirement programs
• Advancement opportunity within BOLI and other State agencies
• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills
• Work with others who are passionate about public service
• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Play a key part in shaping and executing strategic communications that support the Bureau of Labor and Industries’ strategic goals
• Collaborate closely with managers and staff across BOLI to develop, produce, and implement effective communication that enhances engagement, informs, and aligns with the Bureau’s strategic plan
• Foster transparent, consistent, and strategic internal communication across the agency’s diverse divisions and units.
• Develop campaigns and outreach plans to engage workers, employers, legislators, partners, and the Oregon public
• Draft, review, edit, and finalize communications content across platforms (newsletters, reports, social media, website)
• Support leadership with speeches, events, presentations, and talking points

Why Join Us

Our mission...

Led by Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) works to ensure that Oregon jobs are good jobs, where workers get paid what they are owed and have a discrimination-free work environment.  BOLI protects workers’ rights through enforcement of state labor laws, ensures adherence to civil rights law in public spaces and housing, promotes the development of a highly-skilled workforce through registered apprenticeship programs, and provides training and confidential assistance to Oregon employers so