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Oregon Health Authority

OHP Member Communications Specialist

Pay: $91,074/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Salem, OR (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.

$77,791 / year median in Oregon

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Login Jobs Job Seekers Employers Login OHP Member Communications Specialist Oregon Health Authority | Salem, OR Applying to this job will open a new window on the employer's web site to apply there. Posted Date 8/07/2026 Description The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Community Engagement & Communications unit builds and maintains pathways to prioritize community and partner voice throughout Medicaid and Oregon Health Plan policy and operations while supporting communications with members, providers, and partners. The unit collaborates closely with OHA and state agency teams engaged in Community Engagement and Communications, particularly around Medicaid. Its work includes design, coordination, and consultation for Medicaid Community-driven Advisory Bodies, OHP Community Engagement, OHP Community Communications, Medicaid (Chapter 410) Rules Coordination, and policy and program areas requiring community input. In this position, you will oversee, advise, research, review, and provide public affairs support to ensure OHP member communications are equity-centered, culturally responsive, accessible, and compliant with federal and state requirements. You will lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of member-facing materials, coordinate with internal teams and contractors, engage communities to incorporate diverse perspectives, advise leadership on communication strategies, and establish processes that strengthen clear, consistent, and inclusive communications across the organization. This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, OHP Member Communications Specialist (Public Affairs Specialist 2) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid position, Remote-95% In office- 5%.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.

Desired Attributes:

Experience developing, reviewing, and editing public-facing communications using plain language, accessibility standards, and culturally responsive communication practices. Experience creating communication materials that explain complex policies, programs, or technical information in a way that is clear and easy for a variety of audiences to understand. Knowledge of health equity principles and experience incorporating the perspectives of communities most impacted by health inequities into communications, engagement, or policy work. Experience collaborating with multiple partners, including leadership, subject matter experts, contractors, community organizations, and cross-functional teams to develop or coordinate communications and outreach. Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, or policies related to public communications, accessibility, or public programs, with the ability to apply those requirements to written materials. Experience planning, organizing, and managing multiple communication projects with competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build positive working relationships, facilitate discussions, gather feedback, and respond effectively to diverse audiences. Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish, or for one of these common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Arabic, Somali) with full proficiency. About the Team & Benefits of Joining Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family. Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.

Generous paid time off:

11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month. Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

How to apply:

Submit your application at oregonjobs.org using job number

REQ-204906

Application Deadline:

08/17/2026

Salary Range:

$5,988 - $9,191 Salary 5,988.00 - 9,191.00 Month Location Hybrid Position Type Full Time Experience 5-10 years Job Category Communications | Government & Public Administration | Health Science | Nonprofit | Other Share this job + − Leaflet | © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap Address 500 Summer St NE Salem, OR 97301 JOB SEEKER Info Search Jobs Register Search Employers

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