$20.5 - $31.5 per hour
At Whole Foods Market, we are working to nourish people and the planet. In this role, you will support the Customer Service & E-Commerce programs; this means you lead processes supporting the checkout experience and groc…
Sales & Marketing · Portland, OR
SEO Specialist jobs in Portland, OR
Improves how a site is found in search, combining keyword research, technical fixes, and content strategy, and tracking rankings and organic traffic to show what is working.
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$24–$61/hr
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$78k
Median, full-time
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BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF POSITION: This position’s primary responsibility is to conduct in person appointments to sell and market products to all school distributors and school districts. It also includes working on c…
$16.8 - $18 per hour
members on photo department operations and services to ensure adequate coverage and operational continuity during times when the Photo Specialist is not scheduled. • Follows company policies, asset protection standards,…
$18.39 - $20.58 per hour
Let’s do great things, together About Moda Founded in Oregon in 1955, Moda is proud to be a company of real people committed to quality. Today, like then, we’re focused on building a better future for healthcare. That st…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$71k
campaigns that create structural and behavioral change in their communities. We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Campaign Specialist to join our team and help us deepen our impact. Is New Roots Institute the right…
This position is remote in the Portland, Oregon area. Will work with our Regional Sales Team member to support our Customers branded locations (gas/convenience stores) Desired Skills & Qualifications The ideal candidate…
Mountain Ltd. has an opening for a Permitting/Joint Use Specialist to work remotely, supporting PST time! Job Description Key responsibilities include: Developing strategies for railroad and state DOT crossings, bridge p…
Mountain Ltd. has an opening for a Pole Attachment/QC Specialist to work remotely, supporting PST time! Pole Attachment/QC Specialist The Permitting PA/QC Specialist role oversees and manages the most complex and critica…
Sign-on bonus Available! Mental Health Specialist QMHP, Not Licensed: $7,500.00 Mental Health Specialist LPC/LMFT/ LCSW Licensed: $10,000.00 Working Title: Crisis Mental Health Specialist Program: Crisis- Mobile Report t…
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What seo specialists earn in Portland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$31 | $50k–$64k |
| Mid level | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
| Senior | $45–$61 | $94k–$127k |
Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Keyword researchTechnical SEOOn-page optimizationAhrefs or SemrushGoogle Search ConsoleContent strategyLink buildingBasic HTML and site structureReporting and analytics
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A site's organic traffic dropped 30 percent last month. How do you investigate?
Show an ordered diagnosis: tracking issues, algorithm updates, indexation problems, lost pages or links, and seasonality.
How do you prioritize SEO work when everything seems important?
Talk about impact-versus-effort ranking, fixing crawl and indexation blockers first, and aligning with pages that drive revenue.
Walk me through your keyword research process.
Go beyond volume: search intent, difficulty, business value, and mapping keywords to existing or planned pages.
How has AI-driven search changed your approach?
Acknowledge the shift honestly, and discuss focusing on topics where clicks still happen, brand queries, and being cited by AI answers.
Tell me about a technical SEO issue you found and fixed.
A concrete story, such as a crawl budget or canonical problem, with the traffic result shows real hands-on depth.
How do you earn buy-in from engineers for SEO fixes?
Explain writing clear tickets with expected impact, sizing requests realistically, and building credibility with early wins.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For seo specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with organic growth numbers, such as traffic or ranking gains, with timeframes attached.
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Separate your technical, content, and link-building experience so employers see your specialty.
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Name your toolset explicitly, including Search Console, Ahrefs or Semrush, and crawlers like Screaming Frog.
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Reference algorithm updates you navigated and how sites you managed came through them.
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Include one example of cross-team work, like an engineering fix or content program you drove.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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SEO Analyst
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SEO Specialist
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Senior SEO Specialist
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SEO Manager
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Head of Organic Growth
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