Outreach and Engagement Advisor Councilor Pirtle-Guiney; Council Aide

Contact Information

Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter

Job Appointment: Full Time, At Will
This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and Portland City Charter and Code.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Work hours will vary and will include mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Work Location: Hybrid. Reports to 1221 SW 4th Ave, Suite 220, Portland, OR 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, .

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: Non-represented.

Starting Salary: The starting salary for this position may start at $80,000-$90,000 per year.

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

The Outreach and Engagement Advisor will act as a bridge between the elected official and their constituents, handling outreach, constituent concerns, and representing the member at local events and meetings. Key responsibilities include planning and executing community events, attending community meetings, liaising with local leaders, business owners and elected offices, resolving constituent problems, and reporting on district issues to Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney and her staff.

• Develop standard practices and procedures for the activities of assigned programs or projects; establish program and performance goals and communicate expectations to staff; oversee development of new programs; assess and evaluate existing programs.
• Perform professional and operational duties, including planning and evaluation, and coordinate community development and outreach activities by leading ongoing working groups, special project teams, and collaborative efforts with staff and management.
• Supervise and coordinate the dissemination of information to ensure consistency in unit messaging and branding of programs, services, events, policies, and procedures; evaluate and enhance messaging to increase public awareness of mission and goals.
• Oversee the planning, implementing, and evaluation of special events.
• Lead and participate in community organizations and committees, City work groups, and collaborative teams to develop and implement comprehensive public information, public awareness and involvement, community education and outreach, and media relations activities to meet City and unit goals and objectives.
• Attend community meetings, events, and hearings to understand local issues and concerns on behalf of the Councilor.
• Help constituents navigate and resolve issues with City of Portland bureaus through written and verbal communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with constituents, community leaders, and local officials.
• Keep the Councilor and City Hall staff informed of important issues, concerns, and developments in the district.
• Coordinate logistics, plan and execute events, and represent the member at various community events, sometimes speaking on their behalf.
• Handle administrative duties such as managing correspondence and maintaining files on outstanding issues.

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• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and projects, including setting goals, establishing procedures, and recommending improvements.
• Ability to lead and coordinate community outreach events, working groups, and collaborative projects with staff, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and oversee clear, consistent public messaging and information to support programs, events, and organizational goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with constituents, understand concerns, and help navigate City systems to resolve issues professionally and respectfully.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and keep elected officials and staff informed of key community issues and developments.

• A valid state driver license and an acceptable driving record at time of hire.

STEP 1:
Apply online between January 12 – January 20, 2026

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Answer the three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• If you wish to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your veteran documents by the recruitment's closing date.
• Or Oregon law ORS 408. expanded eligibility for Veterans’ Preference for current and former Oregon National Guard service members.
• Update:
  As of March 3rd, 2025, if you made the eligible list and met the…