About Travel Oregon

Do you have a passion for Oregon, along with an appreciation for the unpredictable and somewhat maverick nature of this place we call home? Working for Travel Oregon is more than a job. It is a life less ordinary, an eternal quest to share the next farm-to-table meal, powdery slope, coastal sunrise, or cultural experience. Our mission is to inspire travel that uplifts Oregon communities. We work with our communities to be stewards of Oregon, we work to optimize economic opportunity, advance equity, and respect the ecosystems, cultures, and places that make Oregon ... Oregon.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Brand Services Coordinator supports activities that promote Oregon as an ideal destination to a variety of audiences by providing programmatic and administrative support to the brand services. The person in this position offers a variety of specialized support and coordination that enable efficient brand stewardship services activities, including assisting and/or coordinating project activities related to international sales projects, departmental portfolio management, creative services, advertising, and industry partner marketing projects. This role serves as a liaison to internal teams and external domestic and international partners as well as assistance to ensure the department’s goals and mission are achieved.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR DUTIES

Brand Stewardship Coordination:

● Compile, track, and draft documents for internal and external stakeholders.

● Assist in campaign development, brand implementation, and event planning.

● Provide support for reporting, communication, and material ordering.

● Stay informed on industry insights to enhance Brand Services.

Project Coordination:

● Coordinate project activities to ensure timely completion and alignment with objectives.

● Collaborate with teams and external partners to overcome obstacles.

● Manage small projects independently and provide support to Brand Services Managers.

Administrative Support:

● Handle inquiries and schedule meetings.

● Assist with administrative tasks, including invoice processing and contract management.

● Maintain alignment with organizational values and commitments to diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or any combination of education/coursework/training and work experience necessary to meet position requirements.

● Minimum of 2 years in a fast-paced business environment, coordinating marketing and sales projects.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom.

● Familiarity with project management tools like Basecamp, ClickUp, Teams, and Google Docs.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Proficiency in project management tools and process implementation.

● Strong prioritization and deadline management skills.

● Knowledge of conflict resolution and consensus-building.

● Strong communication and editing skills.

● Understanding of the tourism/hospitality industry.

● Experience in budget monitoring and contract management.

About Our Work Environment:

This position is designated as hybrid/remote. While the majority of essential functions are performed at an alternate workplace, business needs may require the employee to come into a central or temporary workplace on a periodic basis. Overnight travel, up to two days per quarter, is required in this position.

Travel Oregon offers flexible schedules and telecommuting arrangements that meet the needs of the agency and our staff while aiming to balance that flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration and best serving our mission. As a semi-independent state agency, we feel strongly about cultivating and nurturing strong relationships, both across our workforce and with our many partners and stakeholders throughout the state. To support that aim, our employees working in roles designated as hybrid or remote must reside in Oregon or Portland Metro.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range: $58,100.00-$69,700.00 

Benefits

• Annual accrual of 12 paid vacation days and 12 paid sick days plus 3 days personal business leave; 11 paid holidays, 3 days paid volunteer leave, and available paid bereavement leave.
• 100% of health care premiums for core benefits (medical/dental/vision) for employee and family are paid by Travel Oregon.
•  Optional health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
•  After six full months of employment, participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including generous Travel Oregon contributions with no employee match required; optional participation in a 403(b) account (Oregon Savings Growth Plan) is also available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Travel Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage and respect different viewpoints and experiences as being essential to the process of innovation. We strive to acquire, grow, and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace that applies principles and standards equitably while supporting the needs and accommodations of the individual employee.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal and state laws, it is the policy of Travel Oregon to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the employment application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact cheryl@traveloregon.com. Travel Oregon provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. Please review the following webpage on veterans' preference in state employment and indicate your status and submit documentation accordingly: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/pages/veterans.aspx.