Equity, Engagement Outreach Analyst

The City of Auburn is seeking a collaborative and strategic Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst for the City’s Office of Equity, Engagement, & Outreach department. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact both within the City and in the Auburn community. The Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst will work across departments, build community relationships, lead and support projects, facilitate conversations, and help improve how the City engages and serves its community.

This position performs professional and analytical work in support of equity, engagement, and outreach programs and initiatives, including the development, design, coordination, and implementation of programs, policies, and practices aimed at advancing organizational equity and engagement goals. The position provides research, analysis, technical guidance, and recommendations to support Citywide programs and initiatives. Duties and assignments are broad in scope and include project management, planning, complex analysis, research, community and organizational engagement, facilitation, and administrative functions as required.

Work will be performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to evolving goals, priorities, and needs.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, staff, and partners
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member
• Adaptability and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations

The City operates as a Strong‑Mayor form of Mayor‑Council government, with a City Council of seven at‑large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments:
Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

• Lead and support community engagement and outreach efforts, including building relationships with community members and partners.
• Manage Equity, Engagement, & Outreach projects and programs from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Partner with City departments to provide equity, engagement, accessibility, and inclusion support and guidance.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and community conversations.
• Gather and analyze data and community feedback to identify needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical tools, resources, communications, and strategies that help strengthen Equity, Engagement, & Outreach work across the City.

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social justice, organizational development, human resources, political science, business administration, public administration or a related field,

AND

• Three (3) years of experience working in the field and practice of outreach and engagement;

OR

• any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax‑free health savings…