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Community Engagement Coordinator (Limited Term) Join to apply for the Community Engagement Coordinator (Limited Term) role at City of Bellevue, Washington . The Community Engagement Coordinator will support the development and implementation of strategies to engage diverse communities within Bellevue. The role involves fostering strong relationships with neighborhood groups, Community Based Organizations, community groups and faith-based organizations. The position supports several city departments by creating engagement plans, staffing on the ground or digital activities, and managing relationships with internal and external collaborators. This role promotes community involvement in city government by providing opportunities for input and understanding of programs, services and operations. As part of the Community Engagement Team this individual will be tasked with providing expertise that will help shape citywide engagement practices, including future digital engagement strategies. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Develop engagement plans, strategies and methods to enhance and encourage public involvement for citywide projects and initiatives to inform city decision-making. Grow and maintain relationships between neighborhood associations, community groups and the city. Build best practices for equitable and accessible engagement and communications for city departments requesting resident and neighborhood input. Support relationship building with Community Based Organizations, community groups, faith groups and community members impacted by programs and services. Guide the use of digital platforms to achieve meaningful public interactions. Be familiar with digital tools and engagement platforms (online forums, idea submission portals, surveys) that address community needs and preferences. Develop, coordinate, promote and implement events and programs involving City departments, local businesses and community organizations. Coordinate with department communications staff on key messages and themes for engagement activities. Facilitate community engagement open houses, focus groups, and present written and verbal communications for diverse audiences. Participate on various teams and committees; attend public meetings and advisory board meetings to obtain and disseminate information; may serve as departmental spokesperson. Supervision Works under general supervision. May supervise support staff, temporary staff, and/or volunteers as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Experience establishing clear goals for community engagement and delivering successful outcomes. Knowledge of public involvement techniques and analysis of audiences to tailor engagement recommendations. Comfortable working with digital engagement tools and developing engagement content for digital platforms. Experience designing and facilitating open houses, focus groups, tabling, surveying and creating interactive community engagement activities to solicit public input for major projects and initiatives. Experience building tracking systems to show the efficacy of engagement efforts. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, managers, citizens, appointed and elected officials; ability to work in a team environment and to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to listen and respond to citizens and other customers on a variety of issues. Education, Experience, And Other Requirements Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field. Four or more years of professional related experience involving communicating with the public and related areas. Prior experience working with governmental institutions is highly preferred. Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Supplemental Information Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. Limited Term Employee (LTE) A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date which is anticipated to last more than five months but in no event longer than three consecutive years (36 months). Flexible/Hybrid Working The City is implementing a flexible/hybrid work policy that will allow staff to work remotely. Remote work for this position is subject to department\'s operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington. Hiring Process The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when screening applications. Complete the online application form as fully as possible. Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested on the Questions tab of the Job posting. We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references. Conditions Of Employment All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas. All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment. Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications. EEO: The City of Bellevue is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. If you require ADA accommodations, notify Human Resources during the recruitment process. The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. More information is available at E-Verify. If you encounter technical difficulties with your application, contact NEOGOV support at 855-524-5627. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Bellevue, Washington

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