Lead Communications Specialist INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

VACANCY NOTICE

Lead Communications Specialist - INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

Opens: February 17 2026

Closes: February 23 2026

General Information

Willamette Education Service District is accepting applications for afull-time (40 hours per week) Lead Communications Specialist. This position is available to current Willamette ESD employees.Successful candidate will work as a member of theCommunications Departmentand will follow a250-daycalendar.This position will be based at the Willamette ESDMarion Center in Salem ORand will beginas soon as possible upon conclusion of the selection process.

Duties Responsibilities & Qualifications

Please review the job descriptionfor specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of this position.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) Classified position represented by the Oregon School Employees Association.
• Placement on the Willamette ESD Classified Salary Schedule Range 25 Step 1-6; ($36.75-$46.97 per hour) will be commensurate with applicants qualifications relevant training and experience.
• Willamette ESD supports payment for health dental and vision insurance premiums for eligibleemployees. Employer-paid PERS holidays sick leave and personal days are also provided to eligibleemployees. To view a summary of benefits please click here.

Application Process

• Applications must be submitted online at must submit a completed application with a resume and a letter of introduction. Applications missing these items are considered incomplete and will not be considered.
• Copies of transcripts and license(s) must be uploaded to the application for all licensed positions. Successful applicants to Licensed positions will be required to provide official transcripts to Human Resourcesbefore completion of the hiringprocess.
• If you require assistance with the application or interview process due to a disability please call Director of Human Resources at . Alternate formats are available upon request.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director at for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the ESD for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunication Relay Service at 1- or 711.

The Willamette Education Service District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veterans disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215.

Required Experience:

Staff IC