Job LocationsUS-WA-Everett 

Min (Annual) USD $17.00/Hr.  Max (Annual) USD $17.00/Hr.

Overview

As the Community Engagement Event Intern, you will work in a structured environment under close supervision.  The Community Engagement Event Intern will perform various fundamental administrative and outreach event duties. Your responsibilities will support the Community Transit Community Engagement division of the Communications, Marketing, and Engagement Department, as well as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) division of the Employee Engagement Department.

Essential Duties

• Assist with Community Engagement events and activities.
• Copy, print, collate, and prepare outreach materials for various in-person events.
• Gather and return supplies and materials for Community Engagement events and activities.
• Assist in gathering and reviewing metrics for outreach events.
• Develop summaries from outreach events, highlighting feedback received.
• Assist with data entry as needed by Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Research and Analytics divisions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted.

Knowledge Requirements

• General computer knowledge (including a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite) and ability to operate general office equipment.
• Effective communication knowledge, both verbally and in writing typically associated with a High School Diploma or GED

Skill Requirements

• Fostering an inclusive workplace by valuing and leveraging diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued and leveraged to uphold Community Transit’s Core Values and achieve the mission and vision of the organization. Inspiring and fostering team commitment, pride, and trust. Facilitating cooperation and motivating team members to accomplish group goals while treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. 
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Able to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions effectively and retain information.
• Able to adhere to the agency’s Core Values.
• Respect for details; ability to accurately complete assigned duties.
• Desire to learn and grow professionally.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Conversational Spanish.

Schedule Requirements

• 30-40 hours per week from May/June to August/September. Duration of internship may vary based on intern school schedule and/or Community Transit's needs.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends, per advance notification. Work schedules will be adjusted to ensure work week does not exceed 40 hours. Flexibility for 30-40 hours per week.

Working Conditions

Up to 80% of your work will be performed in an office environment and requires you to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. You may be required to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. You will be required to move throughout and between different office buildings. Given the nature of this job, you may also be exposed to automotive fumes, odors, and dust and may need to complete tasks in noisy environments.

20% or more of your work will be performed in a public setting, such as festivals or community events, where similar exertion may be required.

Application and Selection Process

• Only on-line applications accepted.  
• Applicants for this job may be considered for other openings up to six months after the date this position is filled.
• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be scheduled for an interview as well as a variety of tests to demonstrate knowledge, and skills for the position.  The evaluation process may include interviews, background check, reference checks and various performance tests. 

Application deadline: 11:59PM on April 21, 2024

HD’s Program Directors manage our program development and implementation – and conduct ongoing outreach to cultivate new programs.

Who We Are
We bring together everyday people, from all walks of life, to tackle our most contentious issues.

Position Overview
Key Roles & Essential Job Responsibilities

• Project Management

• Co-coordinate HD’s complex lottery-selected deliberative processes – including creating and managing budgets and project timelines, working with partner organizations, managing teams of moderators and other contractors, and implementing data-driven selection processes.

• Design and oversee deliberative processes, and train small group moderators to execute detailed process plans.

• Coordinate closely with other HD Co-Directors on project delivery (e.g., liaise with Ops Director on logistics, contracts, and Panelist care; liaise with Partnerships/Communications Director on development of media strategy, website, and external communications, etc.)

• Help act as a spokesperson for the process (and help empower Panelists to do so themselves) – to a variety of audiences.

• Work with tech-based tools to enhance deliberation, aid in information management, etc.

• Program Development

• Identify new potential projects through relationship-building, consulting, and/or public procurement processes.

• Develop project proposals in collaboration with, or in response to, the needs of government partners; serve as the primary point of contact throughout project development.

• Maintain current knowledge of best practices and designs in the field of deliberative democracy, and awareness of trends in the broader fields of civic engagement and democracy reform.

• Develop project management systems that make program development and design more efficient. Create new project materials, and prototype new design elements as needed.

• Develop and maintain policies related to core functions of HD’s programs.

• Develop proposals for permanent, transformative reforms that use lotteries and deliberation.

• Movement-Building and Outreach

• Create and maintain relationships with public engagement practitioners, democracy reform advocates, and public sector partners in order to lay the groundwork for future project development. Spearhead joint project proposals and grants, as opportunities arise.

• Represent HD’s programs at a variety of speaking engagements (e.g., conferences, presentations, media interviews).

• Help identify and pursue new outreach activities, and coordinate staff involvement in them.

• Represent HD within key coalitions and networks in the United States and overseas.

• Work with other Directors to create and maintain educational, promotional, and other written materials (digital and print).

• Collaborate with HD’s Education Director to develop and deliver training content for HD’s Capacity Building program area.

• Participate in demonstration projects, project shadowing, and consulting.

• Grant Development

• Develop program descriptions for specific program areas that require grant funding.

• Research new grant opportunities and develop grant proposals for these program areas, in collaboration with grants lead(s).

• Write grant reports and/or complete grant evaluations, as necessary.

• Strategic Planning & Internal Systems

• Collaborate with HD’s Board of Directors and other staff in the development of strategic goals, program plans, financial, and budgetary plans

• Work with other staff to develop and continuously improve internal policies and procedures related to HD’s horizontal structure and commitment to internal democracy.

• Serve in internal co-governance roles, including as a Liaison to HD’s Board of Directors – in rotating yearlong terms with another Director.

• Ensure relationships and correspondence are maintained in the organizational CRM.

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Either a Bachelor’s degree, or five years of experience in facilitation, mediation, conflict resolution, public engagement, consensus building, restorative justice, group dialogue practices, and/or democracy reform advocacy (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Passion for improving democratic systems through innovative reforms.

• Understanding of traditional public engagement methodologies and a strong interest in learning the ins and outs of lottery-selected deliberative democracy programs.

• Detailed eye for designing collaborative group decision-making processes.

• Proficiency in managing complex projects with rapidly changing demands, including tracking deadlines, utilizing project management software, supervising subcontractors, coordinating schedules, and completing deliverables that fulfill contract needs.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including potential partners, our Board of Directors, community groups, and other external organizations.

• Strong oral, nonverbal, and written communication skills.

• Skilled at working as a highly collaborative member of a small team, while also able to work independently and engage with multiple projects.

• Desire to work with team members and external partners with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and political views.

• Interest in and ability to actively include marginalized voices in both internal and external projects, activities, and practices.

• Flexibility and adaptability to quick changes in organizational needs and opportunities.

• Ability to accept and give feedback graciously, with a willingness to engage in productive disagreement.

• Collaborative leadership skills, including negotiation, problem solving, and decision making.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Experience with local government decision making and civic engagement structures, and knowledge of the common needs, pressures, and motivations around engaging residents in public policy decisions.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing nonprofit organizations.

• Interest in or experience working within non-hierarchical leadership structures and developing internal systems that align with programmatic values.

• Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications, Nonprofit Management, Journalism, or another related field.

• Experience working with political systems – e.g., drafting sample legislation, writing policy white papers, or conducting advocacy around systemic reforms.

• Strong computer skills, such as:

• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations,

• Experience with Google platforms for email, calendar-sharing, and document retention,

• Experience with online meeting platforms, such as Zoom and Google Meet,

• Experience with website management, especially using WordPress, and

• Experience in managing outreach contacts and tasks within a CRM, such as Salesforce or (in our case) CiviCRM.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Environment

• We are based in Oregon and keep a small office in Portland, but we work nationally and internationally. Travel may be necessary, depending on future projects.

• All Healthy Democracy staff primarily work from home, with most meetings held via Zoom.

• For logistical reasons, we will give a slight preference to those located in Oregon and SW Washington, though we sincerely encourage all US residents to apply.

• Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.

• As a small staff, we need all staff to participate in the execution of in-person events (including set-up and tear-down) to the extent each is physically able.

Hours, Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time position at 32 hours/week.

• This position will be salaried at $55,977 annually (the organization’s flat pay rate for all full-time employees).

• Eligible employees receive 100% premium paid health insurance (currently a gold-level plan).

• All employees receive paid time off (PTO), starting at 96 hours per year for full-time employees in their first two years with HD and incremental increases in subsequent years.

• All employees receive 11 paid flexible “holidays” per year.

• Daily schedules are flexible and are determined in cooperation with fellow staff members.

• Healthy Democracy will provide a laptop and other technical equipment, as necessary.

How to Apply

We are an Oregon-based nonpartisan nonprofit that designs and coordinates cutting-edge deliberative democracy programs across the US and beyond. We work primarily with local governments to bring new kinds of public engagement to their communities.

We are a uniquely democratic organization – we manage our work collaboratively, on a sociocratic model. We value inclusion, representation, creativity, constructive communication, flexibility, continuous improvement, and an ability to work across differences. Our team is currently made up of four co-directors: two Program Directors, an Operations Director, and an Education Director.

Healthy Democracy’s Program Directors manage our program development and implementation – and conduct ongoing outreach to cultivate new programs. This position co-leads program innovation, cultivates new project partnerships, and, in general, builds the movement for lottery-deliberation by communicating programmatic impacts to diverse audiences. During active projects, Program Directors design and deliver HD’s complex deliberative democracy programs. As with all staff positions at HD, this position shares in executive duties, including strategic planning and administration.

The Program Director role at Healthy Democracy is a shared role held in common by at least two employees. Some responsibilities listed in this job description are fully shared, while others are collaboratively delegated to an individual Program Director based on each Director’s skills, experience, and interests – and subject to periodic reevaluation.

The shared nature of this role allows for a high level of collaborative leadership, personal camaraderie, and professional growth for the individuals involved, while also providing the organization with a high level of adaptability and resilience. Professional redundancy isn’t the only goal; we seek a Program Director with a variety of passions and skills that complement those of their colleagues. Great HD Program Directors have come in many varieties, from many backgrounds – and that diversity is essential to creating programs for folks from every walk of life. Your unique qualities are your best asset.

As for any small nonprofit, we are always on the lookout for folks with multifaceted backgrounds, interests, and skills, who will complement other members of staff. If you have additional skills that go beyond what’s listed in this description, please tell us about them! Over the years, HD has benefitted from Program Directors who have backgrounds in communications, web design, law, nonprofit management, and political organizing – just to name a few. These are conversation starters, not qualifications. They can only help your application.

Please send a cover letter and resume to hiring@healthydemocracy.org. Applications will close at 11:59PM on April 21, 2024. The selected applicant will start ASAP.

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
   
As the Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist, you will work as part of the Policy and Planning Section to design, direct and implement public engagement activities specific to rule development under the Climate Commitment Act and other laws to reduce climate pollution to ensure the input of Washington communities. You will partner with rule writing teams to identify outreach, communication and input opportunities specific to this work. Your work will be critical in ensuring that precedent-setting climate pollution reduction rulemaking reflects the community’s input and addresses their concerns.
 
You will achieve some of these connection points through:

• Collaborating with the Communications team to create, develop and maintain a variety of content across media, including story maps, infographics, video conferences, and innovative public outreach materials to increase public knowledge, rule proposals, and engagement opportunities.
• Evaluating and identifying gaps in outreach to areas and communities across the state. Developing strategic recommendations to improve access, reduce barriers, and ensure more inclusive and equitable outreach and engagement.
• Building relationships and facilitating dialogue with communities statewide about rulemaking activities. 
• Conducting demographic assessment of the intended audience and potentially affected population to identify planning needs related to providing culturally effective communication, language access, and other tailored outreach strategies.  

If you are a passionate communications professional who is confident and experienced in the face of a wide range of public interactions, this position could be for you!

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule, with Tuesdays in-office. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on April 8, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 7, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary:  $50,088.00 - $78,120.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Climate Rule Communication & Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training)

Hop on board at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) expands and develops, we need you as our Public Relations and Marketing Strategist. In this position, you will develop, implement, and help manage strategic activities for the agency’s marketing, public relations, and communications initiatives.  You will take a key role in a growing department that takes pride in being the public face of the organization. 

As the Public Relations and Marketing Strategist, you will:   

• Collaborate with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) departments and members of the Communications & Marketing Office (CMO) team to develop and implement multi-tactical communication plans.
• Collaborate and strategize with other departments, business units, and local, regional, and national transportation groups to develop marketing and transit education programs, events, and activities for disseminating information to riders, employees, stakeholders, and the public.
• Be responsible for suggesting, visualizing, and writing a variety of communication pieces to support the strategy, including plans, briefs, FAQs, fact sheets, brochures/flyers, website content, ad copy, posters, social media content, scripts, emails, presentations, newsletter articles, media releases, stories, and other communications materials for internal and external audiences.
• Serve as a project manager who ensures execution of the plan from start to finish with accuracy, quality, relevance, and timeliness.
• Produce materials, assemble teams, conduct meetings, coordinate approvals, follow writing and brand guidelines, and adhere to deadlines.
• Enjoy following a process and is flexible with consistent change.
• Measure and makes data-driven and fiscally responsible decisions.
• Ensure strategy, tactics, messages, and content are aligned with UTA brand and agency’s overall strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a collaborator, listener, adviser, executor, quality assurer, and visionary for multiagency communications needs.

***This job is not eligible for telework. Requires regular and predictable attendance during set daytime hours Monday through Friday at the Salt Lake City UTA FrontLines Headquarters. May require infrequent holiday, weekend, or tasks and event support outside of regular work hours. *** 

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:   

• Six years related work experience with demonstrated competency in communications planning and project management, public and media relations, advertising, and marketing, written and oral communications, research and evaluation, and/or social media.
• Preference will be given to candidates with professional communications experience for government, public involvement, community engagement, public process, or infrastructure planning projects.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:   

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field.  (In Lieu of a degree, four additional years of related experience will be considered.)

- OR – 

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.] 

UTA’s benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits  

Pay Range: $62,500.00 or more, depending on experience. 

If interested, apply before: Thursday, April 4th, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST 

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill two Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 4) positions. These positions will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
 
Are you passionate about preserving our natural environment and climate policy? Do you have a knack for writing compelling and effective content? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant, you’ll help shape multichannel communication strategies across multiple projects and take the lead on implementation. You’ll work with experts throughout the program, synthesizing their knowledge to create informative and accessible content for both niche and broad audiences. You’ll be tasked with crafting messaging, shaping and implementing strategic communications plans, media and public relations activities and coordinating communications with other state and local agencies and elected officials. If you enjoy a creative challenge and working alongside purpose-driven colleagues, then we encourage you to apply!

The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule (Tuesdays in the office). Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 8, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 7, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary:  $59,616.00 - $80,112.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Climate Pollution Reduction Communications Consultant (Communications Consultant 4)

Ag Innovations is a nonprofit based in Northern California. We facilitate collaborative leadership and community engagement focused on collective action in agricultural viability, fire and forest resiliency, water stewardship, and food systems. We serve our community by helping leaders think beyond their disciplines and unlock new ideas. We seek out diverse voices and people who are interested in supporting our mission. See more about our current and past projects at aginnovations.org. 

The Project Coordinator is a 30 hours+ role (with benefits) that supports our facilitation team in creating effective change processes, assisting with preparation and support of meetings including venue management, catering, audio-visual, on-site coordination and note-taking. We are looking for candidates who have experience in conducting outreach; communications is a plus and they must be interested in working directly with the public, and be available 1-4 times per month for in-person meetings and outreach throughout California.

More details of the position may be viewed here. 

We also occasionally have small projects with need from a part time project manager or facilitator. If you know someone who wants to apply and grow their talents to reach and connect people, then we look forward to hearing from them. They can visit aginnovations.org to learn more about us and they may send a resume and cover letter to HR@aginnovations.org.

Ag Innovations values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. For positions based in the Northwest Region Office, the salary range will be $6,835 - $9,195 per month.

This position is a unique opportunity to influence and make decisions regarding our state's water resources. In this role, you will develop policies, guidance documents, and procedural work products to improve implementation of instream flow rules. You will also have the opportunity to work with experts in the field to develop solutions to complex water resources issues related to rulemaking.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.  

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications next on March 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 17, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary:  $78,120.00 - $105,096.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a Public Outreach Coordinator (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
 
As the Public Outreach Coordinator, you’ll provide education and outreach specific to the Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) environmental remediation project. Working collaboratively with the project team, other communications and community engagement colleagues at Ecology, as well as the local health department, you’ll develop, implement and oversee outreach activities to educate the community and raise awareness about the contamination from the Tacoma Smelter Plume, and healthy actions individuals can take to reduce risk from the contamination.
 
Educating property owners, residents, and childcare providers throughout the affected communities will be a critical function of your position, to ensure their understanding and knowledge around the cleanup process under the TSP Yard Program and Soil Safety Program.
 
The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027. The funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 13, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 12, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary:  $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Public Outreach Coordinator (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3)

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a ChemAction Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3) position. 

• This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
• This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
• This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $4,382 - $5,895 per month. 

Are you interested in supporting the reduction of hazardous chemicals in Washington State? Do you thrive off community engagement and getting people involved to be a part of the solution? We are seeking a candidate who wants to help build community relationships to get the public involved in our hazardous chemical reduction efforts.
 
In this position, you would take an active role in supporting inclusion of environmental justice (EJ) and nondiscrimination laws and policies in our hazardous chemical reduction work. This position leads the public outreach and engagement activities associated with the development and implementation of hazardous chemical plans, rule making, legislative reports, and Toxic Free Cosmetics Act implementation.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.    

Program Mission: We protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. We’re national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.  

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 7, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 6, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary:  $50,088.00 - $67,380.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
ChemAction Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3)

CitizenLab, a global social impact scale-up with its HQ in Brussels, works to make public decision-making more participatory, inclusive, and responsive. The SaaS platform is already being used by 500+ local governments and organisations in over 18 countries, facilitating two-way communication between governments and their residents. Since it was founded in 2015, CitizenLab has given 750,000+ community members a direct voice in local politics, has earned recognition as the 'Best Social Impact Startup in Europe', and was featured in outlets such as The New York Times and Forbes.

https://jobs.citizenlab.co/o/customer-success-manager-north-america

CitizenLab is looking for purpose-driven talent to join us on our mission to enable millions of people in cities across the globe to shape the future of their communities.

As our Government Success Manager North America, you will be in charge of showing all local governments we work with, the way to success. You are an expert in community engagement and/or the public sector, and will transfer that expertise via training, workshops, and other professional services to our customers. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Own overall relationship with North America clients, which includes: onboarding, increasing adoption, ensuring retention and upselling.
• Transfer public participation expertise in-person (workshops, training), remotely (video calls), and via content (guides, articles) to civil servants.
• Deeply understand our clients' objectives and advise them on participatory process design and organisational development.
• Work closely together with our North America team (Director, Account Executives, and Marketer) to expand our client base by occasionally giving presentations to prospective agencies and facilitating sales.Job requirements

What do we expect from you?

• You are passionate about public governance & citizen engagement.
• You have 2+ years of relevant experience demonstrating project/change management skills, e.g. in Customer Success, Account Management, Management Consulting, Business Development, or another client-facing role.
• You are extremely organized and demonstrate the ability to create structure and processes in ambiguous situations.
• You are analytical, with the ability to translate data into insights and present these in a visually attractive way. You are well-versed with Powerpoint/Keynote.
• You have a results-driven mentality, with a bias for speed and action.
• You are proactive and can demonstrate a sense of initiative.
• You are empathetic and show a positive attitude with a desire to help our customers reach their goals.
• You conduct yourself professionally and can foster positive business relationships with clients.
• You are an exceptional communicator in English, both orally through presentations and in writing.

What are our additional Nice-to-Haves?

• You have community engagement experience and/or certifications (e.g. IAP2)
• You have account management experience
• You bring an existing network in the public sector
• You are based in Central or Eastern time zone

An eagerness to learn, talent, and enthusiasm are more important than ticking all the boxes. If you don’t meet all of the listed requirements but are motivated and excited about the role, we want to hear from you!

What can you expect from us?

• Unlock your full potential and create social impact at scale. Day-to-day, we work with local government leaders across the world to help them connect with their communities.
• Become a key factor in our rapid transition from a startup to a scaleup (50 employees), and our international expansion.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive environment. We share a participatory culture of autonomy and ownership by everyone, not only by leadership.
• Be part of our dynamic, international team. We are as serious about our work in digital democracy as we are about having fun on our journey together.
• Enjoy an informal work vibe with open communication and full transparency on results.
• Participate in our various hybrid (in-person/remote) team events, inspiring team lunches, our company book club, bi-quarterly strategic town halls, and yearly global team retreats.
• Spend 10% of your time on personal projects and self-development for the long run. We’re committed to both collective and individual growth.
• Receive a competitive salary package, incl. perks such as 15 paid holidays, a professional development budget, a collective bonus plan, unlimited access to mental wellbeing support via OpenUp, full flexibility on working from home, and much more.

CitizenLab is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, genders, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

https://jobs.citizenlab.co/o/customer-success-manager-north-america