Imagine for a moment, a world where every person feels equal to another and a sense of belonging in their communities and places of work.

At Disability Rights Oregon, this is more than just a dream. This is our life’s work. We envision a world in which people with disabilities have equal opportunity, full participation in our communities, and the ability to exercise meaningful choice. Every day, we strive to make Oregon a more welcoming place for people with disabilities.

Disability Rights Oregon is seeking a Digital and Social Media Communications Specialist who thrives in a team environment and has the drive and determination to advocate for the rights of people in guardianship or conservatorship proceedings in Oregon.

The Communications Specialist leads Disability Rights Oregon’s digital and social media content creation and strategy, and serves as a back-up to the Communications Director with the press. This position will work with the team to collect a wide variety of information and records and will track the work of the team to ensure that we have accurate data and are ahead of the game with respect to deadlines.

What you can expect to accomplish:

Promote disability rights across the State of Oregon.
Identify opportunities to influence public perception through social media engagement.
Plan and produce all social media outreach—including a social media calendar and advertising—directly impacting the perception of DRO in the community and all DRO programs, clients, and staff.
Measure and report appropriate metrics at least quarterly and/or after priority outreach efforts.
Develop and draft other digital content, including monthly e-newsletter, website pages used in public affairs advocacy, and other communications projects.
Work closely with the Communications Director to frame messaging and promote campaigns, litigation and programs.
Ensure brand consistency across owned digital and social media.
When the Communications Director is unavailable, field media inquiries.

What we are looking for:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as communications, business, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field or equivalent job experience.
At least one years’ experience managing social media as paid staff for a nonprofit, business, or government entity, including producing accessible content for different platforms, planning and executing campaigns, and measuring and reporting results.
Experience drafting emails and blogs, preferred.
Extremely organized and tech savvy person who knows how to use all major social media platforms, Squarespace CMS and Google Analytics. Experience with Salsa Engage or EveryAction, preferred.
Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated ability to generate consistently engaging content in competitive social media spaces.
Ability to pass criminal background check.
Valid Oregon’s Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Demonstrated experience respectfully interacting with people from different professional and personal backgrounds.

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