Top 108 Community development Jobs in Seattle, Wa

Community Engagement Ambassador
City of Seattle —Seattle, WA
- $34.08 - $45.64 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Organizer - Spokane
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW —Kent, WA
- $81,864.36 - $113,589.37 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
Volunteer and Community Partnerships Specialist
YouthCare —Seattle, WA
- $77,969 - $83,982 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
- Customer service
Management Analyst (Community Development)
City of Bothell, WA —Bothell, WA
- $99,916.20 - $127,004.95 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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AmeriCorps —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- Research
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Health insurance
LIHI Community Outreach VISTA
AmeriCorps —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
Education and Outreach Coordinator
WM —Kirkland, WA
- $80,170 - $89,470 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Prevention Services Specialist
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center —Renton, WA
- $70,800 - $76,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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26-27 ANEW Community Outreach Associate
AmeriCorps —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
- Health insurance
Building Family Liaison
Kent School District —Kent, WA
- $31.32 - $41.07 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Public school
- Entry level
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NWSE Area Coordinator
NorthWest Student Exchange —Seattle, WA
- Part-time
- Remote
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Community Engagement & Communications Specialist
Stepherson & Associates Communications —Seattle, WA
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
Climate Resilience & Adaptation Advisor
City of Seattle —Seattle, WA
- $51.88 - $77.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
12d
Community Specialist
International Rescue Committee —Seattle, WA
- $28.00 - $29.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Conservation and Outreach Program Administrator
City of Bellevue —Bellevue, WA
- $92,431.19 - $127,597.54 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Inventory management
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
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Organizer
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW —Kent, WA
- $79,000 - $113,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
26-27 MADF Engagement and Program Improvement Coor
AmeriCorps —Seattle, WA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Commuter assistance
Sr. Outreach Manager – Alaska and Washington
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco —Seattle, WA
- $112,000 - $178,800 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- 8 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project/Program Manager II - Tuberculosis (TB)
King County —Seattle, WA
- $97,777.26 - $123,938.05 a year
- Overtime
- Current TB test
- Hospital
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
8d
Volunteer Systems Specialist - 2025807
World Relief —Kent, WA
- $27.20 - $28.10 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- English
- Employee discount

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Community Engagement Ambassador

City of Seattle -
Seattle, WA

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$34.08 - $45.64 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication

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Position Description

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion:

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

The Recreation Division eliminates barriers through responsive, exceptional recreation services. We operate over 50 recreation facilities: community centers, teen centers, pools, school-based learning centers, environmental learning centers, and boating and sailing centers, and provide opportunities for people to play, learn, and lead healthy, active lives. Our programs and events include fitness and athletics, licensed childcare and preschool, swimming and boating, youth development and job preparation, academic enrichment, and more - including programs designed for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as grant and partnership programs designed and implemented with immigrant and refugee communities. With nearly 300 regular employees and a budget of nearly $40 million annually, Recreation is a major operation with a significant impact on the communities we serve.

The Community Engagement Ambassadors will perform outreach and engage underrepresented residents of the City of Seattle utilizing cultural and linguistic modalities to ensure access of City programs and resources through the lens of The Seattle Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI). Build awareness among hard-to-reach audiences about opportunities, services, and City resources. Increase and strengthen community participation in City of Seattle services and assist community in planning and implementing programs, special events, and activities in their respective communities. This position will report to the Community Engagement & Special Event Program Coordinator.

We are looking to hire 3 temporary non-benefitted Park and Recreation Community Engagement Ambassadors (Recreation Leaders).

Job Responsibilities

Goals:

To change the underlying system that creates race-based disparities in our community and to achieve racial equity by promoting City activities, events, and programs to all City residents.
To engage community participation in projects to underserved populations including People of Color, Immigrant and Refugee, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ communities.
To provide support for individuals who may need help navigating City and processes.
To reduce barriers to access of City programs and services.

The work requires knowledge of diverse community nuances specific to various neighborhoods to communicate and engage diverse groups in current program offerings, and the development of new programs. Work will be performed in field situations; this may include translations of documents and interpreting at workshops and/or presentations for community members’ consumption.

Communication & Program Administration

Works with culturally specific communities which include immigrants and first-generation refugee populations and solicits information on recreation needs/desires. Prepares recommendations for new program development or program revisions to meet community needs
Prepare culturally relevant and linguistic promotional materials of SPR and Activation and Mobile Recreation activations, programs, and resources through a variety of forums including social media outlets
Program Support/Assistance to Coordinator
Maintain records and documentation of intermittent CEA Staff hours, attendance, activations etc.
Maintain CEA Event Calendar
Assist with Monthly Meeting Coordination
Primary Correspondence with CEAs
Plans and conducts special events in collaboration with underserved communities. CEA Special Event Planning Support
Secures and maintains all materials and equipment for assigned programs
Solicits volunteer participation in supervising recreational activities and special events
Set-up and breakdown for events, tabling, and resource information dissemination
Support coordinator on creating proposals

Community Building & Engagement

Work collaboratively and strategically with the community, community leaders and influencers to develop activation efforts that are effective in creating welcoming, safe, and successful public programming
Liaisons for focus groups, community meetings, and workshops
Respond to comments, questions, and/or complaints from participants and the public
Provide information to the public concerning program practices, policies, and procedures
Develops partnerships and serves as cultural and linguistic ambassadors for Parks & Recreation with community groups and/or agencies
Assist with CEA Training Support
Provide support for individuals who may need help navigating City and program processes

Program Outreach & Promotion

Program outreach, promotion and disseminate culturally relevant and linguistic promotional materials of SPR and Activation and Mobile Recreation activations, programs, and resources through a variety of forums including social media outlets
Maintaining social media platforms for programs
Attend monthly community meetings
Assist program coordinator with creating engagement and marketing strategy for culturally and linguistically specific communities

Research, Data, & Reporting

Provide regular reports on participation and activities offered at sites
Administer surveys to program participants
Attend scheduled trainings and meetings
Maintains such records as attendance, program activities, volunteer participation and special events activities
Assist in preparation of weekly reports of all outreach activities
Maintain and Organize Electronic Data (Photos, Videos, Community Feedback, etc. collected by CEAs)

Qualifications

Requires one year experience in a community-based recreation program and an associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

To be successful in this role, you will have experience, skills, and abilities in:

Experience in community engagement and outreach, program planning and reporting.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with a variety of audiences in multiple settings.
Bilingual or multilingual (high need languages: Amharic, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Oromo, Somali, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese).
Experience working in team-based environments.
Demonstrated personal commitment to undoing racism and building cross-cultural community.
Working collaboratively with staff, community-based organizations, and elected officials.
Working in fast-paced work environments.
Developing and leading events and workshops for adults and youth.
Being organized, proactive, working independently and being a self-starter.
Applying equity lens to direct service programs.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Working Conditions:

Performs demanding and physically challenging work, including lifting more than 50 pounds.
Works outdoors in all weather conditions and heavy traffic areas.
Responds to emergency conditions resulting in overtime with little or no notice.
May work nights and/or weekends at various locations within Seattle city limits.

This position is classified as a Recreation Leader. The full salary range for this position is $34.08 - $45.64 per hour.

Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov

SPR’s Core Competencies are:

Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, delivering quality work, demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making, and promoting high-quality standards.
Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
Teamwork: Participating as an engaged team member to achieve group goals and effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

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