Strategic Communications Advisor for Councilor Morillo

Full Job Description

Job Appointment: Casual, Part-Time

Role Duration: This role will be active through June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed. The range of hours per week is 32-40 hours.

Work Location: This role will report to 1221 SW 4TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204 for in-person work. There will also be opportunities for hybrid work at various locations within District 3 (D3).

Benefits: This position has limited benefit eligibility. Please review Benefits tab for more information.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: Employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English and who use their language skill to assist the community, may receive additional pay. More about the process can be found here. .

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a résumé and cover letter.

About the Position

The Strategic Communication Advisor for Councilor Morillo provides front-line constituent services and communications support for the Office of City Councilor Angelita Morillo.

This part-time role focuses on responding to constituent inquiries, drafting written communications, and assisting with public-facing materials, such as newsletters and media responses.

The position is ideal for someone interested in public service, community engagement, and local government operations.

What you will get to do in this role:

Public Communications

Draft and edit newsletters, announcements, and other written updates to keep constituents informed. Assist with drafting media responses, statements, and talking points under staff direction.

Support social media and other public-facing communications as needed.

With staff direction, help develop and refine strategic messaging frameworks that translate complex policy and programmatic work.

Constituent Services & Communications

Respond to constituent emails, phone calls, and written inquiries in a timely, professional, and empathetic manner. Track constituent concerns and coordinate follow-up with internal departments as needed.

Draft responses to routine constituent correspondence and assist with more complex replies.

With staff direction, assist with developing, implementing, and evaluating office specific communications plans aligned with office goals and priorities.

Produce written materials such as talking points, speeches, and newsletters.

Community Support

Assist with scheduling, organizing correspondence, and maintaining constituent records. Prepare written materials, mailings, and basic reports.

Provide general office support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Assist with outreach efforts and occasional community meetings or events, including preparation of materials and follow-up communication.

About Councilor Angelita Morillo's Office
As a values-driven elected office, it is essential that our team members share our commitment to the communities we serve. Our work is guided by the following principles:

• Amplifying voices typically left out of governmental processes
• Addressing root causes of societal issues
• Immigrant rights
• Community-centered policymaking
• Racial and economic equity
• Transparent and accountable governance
• Grassroots civic engagement
• Affordable housing access
• Youth empowerment and leadership development
• Social justice–driven policy reform
• Coalition-building across diverse communities

Questions?
Vanessa Bodien
Recruiter
vanessa.bodien@portlandoregon.gov

Requirements

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Knowledge of and experience with standard office programs, such as Microsoft Office & Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and more).
2. Knowledge of and experience with developing communication plans, creating strategic communications, and/or outreach material
3. Experience with using tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
4. Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate across different communication styles and cultural backgrounds.
5. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced work environment that is subject to frequent change.

The following qualifications are preferred, but not required to apply:

• Previous experience, either part-time or full-time, in constituent services, customer service, communications, or administrative support, or related field.
• Ability to use the Adobe Create Suite, specifically Adobe Lightroom.
• Verbal and written fluency in any of the Qualifying Languages as part of the City of Portland's Language Pay Differential. More information can be found here.

Qualifications

STEP 1: Apply online between March 19, 2026 - March 30, 2026

Cover letter.Details are key!

The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement.

Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification.

Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.

Résumé

• Note: Do not include your age, date of birth, or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal, state, or local laws or rules.

Answer to Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) must be submitted by the closing date.
• Update: As of March 3, 2025, if you have already submitted veteran documents and qualified for preference, you do not need to resubmit them for future recruitments.
• To update or remove veteran preference for this recruitment or from your profile, contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
• E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
• All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

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• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
• Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Additional Information

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process - Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

Did you know: The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes twice per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.