Downtown Stakeholder Liaison & Economic Development

Downtown Seattle Association; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

ORCA transit card

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The Downtown Seattle Association seeks a Community & Stakeholder Liaison to support advocacy and economic development by serving as a primary resource for MID ratepayers and ambassadors navigating city requirements.

The role involves building partnerships, coordinating engagement, and advancing initiatives with agencies such as SDOT, SCL, and Parks to contribute to a vibrant and economically competitive downtown Seattle.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in community organizing, outreach, constituent services, or related work.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex issues involving multiple public-sector partners.
• Ability to communicate professionally with businesses, public officials, and community members.
• Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills.
• Familiarity with downtown Seattle and issues impacting the urban core.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with members, ratepayers, public-sector partners, and community stakeholders to advance advocacy and economic development.
• Serve as a liaison between MID ratepayers and city departments for permits, regulations, and processes.
• Coordinate with MID ambassadors, city departments, and utility providers to resolve public realm issues.
• Collaborate across DSA departments to support community initiatives and stakeholder outreach.
• Support economic development efforts by connecting businesses to programs and resources for retail activation.

Skills

Relationship building

Public engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Job description

The Downtown Seattle Association seeks a Community & Stakeholder Liaison to support advocacy and economic development by serving as a primary resource for MID ratepayers and ambassadors navigating city requirements.

The role involves building partnerships, coordinating engagement, and advancing initiatives with agencies such as SDOT, SCL, and Parks to contribute to a vibrant and economically competitive downtown Seattle.