Community Engagement Lead — Equity & Outreach

Seattle Social Housing Developer; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

PERS retirement plan

Job summary

Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) seeks a Community Engagement Manager to build trust with residents and neighbors while guiding equitable outreach and engagement strategies across Seattle. You will advance SSHD's Affiantive Marketing Plan, organize lottery pop-ups, and translate complex housing information into accessible materials for diverse audiences.

The role sits in the Communications and Public Affairs team, reporting to the Director and coordinating with acquisitions, development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public administration, community development, urban planning, or related field.
• Experience in community organizing, engagement, or resident services, ideally within housing.
• Experience developing and executing outreach or affirmative marketing efforts, particularly with historically underserved or protected-class communities.
• Experience working with diverse populations, particularly in affordable housing, multifamily housing, or community-based settings.
• Experience coordinating events or initiatives that require managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of SSHD's Affiantive Marketing Plan, ensuring outreach and lease-up processes equitably reach protected classes and historically underserved communities.
• Lead lottery pop-up events around the city to raise awareness of, and access to, SSHD's housing opportunities.
• Hold community meetings with future residents of SSHD acquisitions and with neighbors near new construction sites, building trust and communicating clear, accurate information about SSHD's projects.
• Serve as a visible, approachable point of contact for future residents and surrounding community members throughout pre-development and acquisition phases.
• Develop and use visuals, narrative, and other communications mediums such as print, digital, and in-person meetings to translate SSHD's work into accessible information for the communities it serves.

Skills

Community organizing

Cross-cultural communication

Communication skills

Program development

Event planning

Housing experience

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Experience in outreach or affirmative marketing

Experience in community engagement

Job description

Seattle Social Housing Developer (SSHD) seeks a Community Engagement Manager to build trust with residents and neighbors while guiding equitable outreach and engagement strategies across Seattle. You will advance SSHD's Affiantive Marketing Plan, organize lottery pop-ups, and translate complex housing information into accessible materials for diverse audiences.

The role sits in the Communications and Public Affairs team, reporting to the Director and coordinating with acquisitions, development,