Community Engagement Coordinator

THE DEPARTMENT

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is responsible for strengthening Seattle by engaging all communities. Our purpose is to bring government closer to Seattle residents by engaging them in civic participation, empowering them to make positive contributions to their communities, and increasing the involvement of Seattle’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in civic discussions, processes, and opportunities.

We are recruiting for two Community Engagement Coordinators, one to serve North Seattle and the other the downtown core (including Chinatown International District, Pioneer Square, and SODO). Your job will include sharing information, engaging with the community, and gathering feedback to inform City of Seattle issues, projects, and programs. Your work will include providing community support, capacity building, customer relations, and constituent casework.

In your assigned region, your focus will be on:

• Building and strengthening relationships with neighbors, businesses, and organizations, and becoming a valued and available resource
• Collaborating with the Mayor’s Office to collect and share feedback, coordinate walking tours with executive leaders, and ensure timely responses to community inquiries and concerns
• Participating in, organizing, or facilitating community meetings, discussions, and events to help neighbors problem‑solve issues or brainstorm opportunities
• Sharing information regarding potential and actual emergencies, and providing support during activations of the Emergency Operations Center

• Building trust and fostering relationships with a wide range of partners internally and externally
• Inspiring collaboration and bringing people together around shared goals
• Connecting Seattle communities with City resources, prioritizing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
• Supporting or serving as a liaison to the Civic Engagement Commissions

• Strong ties and relationships within either or both assigned regions
• Established trust, credibility, and developed effective working relationships that helped you work with and motivate others
• Excellent active listening and communication skills, especially in making complex information accessible and relatable
• Designed and carried out community engagement and outreach strategies with a focus on equity and inclusiveness, bringing the voices of historically underrepresented communities into conversations
• Strong facilitation skills, and the ability to navigate complex environments, “read the room” and adjust appropriately
• Successfully managed multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Four years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development work

OR

Three years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development work, and an associated degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field

OR

Two years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation, or other work directly related to City planning and development work, and a bachelor's degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or a related field

This job is classified as a Planning & Development Specialist II and is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with PROTEC
17. The 2026 the salary range is $49.25 - $57.31. New City employees start at Step 1, in a 5-step salary schedule. Personnel Rules will determine the salary placement of current regular City employees.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package,…