Engagement Coordinator

City of Bothell; Bothell (WA); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

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Hybrid work options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

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City of Bothell is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to join the Communications team in the Executive Department. You will serve as central liaison to identify outreach needs, build communication plans, manage the city editorial calendar, and assist with press releases and messaging across City needs.

This role starts onsite for up to six months with a potential transition to a hybrid schedule. Applicants must submit two to three work samples or links to relevant work; City of Bothell is an

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Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

The City of Bothell is excited to announce an opening for an Engagement Coordinator to join the Communications team in the Executive Department!

This role involves collaborating with staff to identify and build out communication plans for outreach needs, managing the city’s editorial calendar, and assisting the Communications and Engagement Manager in the development of press releases and other messaging across all City needs.

Recruitment information:

• Note: This role will initially be onsite for up to the first six months with the potential opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule.
• In order to be considered for this position, candidates must submit either two to three relevant work samples, or a document containing links to relevant work samples or portfolio.

What will you do in this position?

• Serve as a central coordinator and liaison between departments and the communications and engagement team.
• Meet with department staff to discuss upcoming projects and needs and identify key information to be shared with the community, build communication plans to ensure information is scheduled accordingly.
• Manage the City’s central editorial calendar and update the City’s content calendar in partnership with the Digital Content Coordinator.
• Work closely with leadership to develop press releases and draft community updates.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Work together with departments to cultivate strong and collaborative partnerships.
• Build well-organized communication plans for department needs, coordinating efficiently and effectively with the communications and engagement team to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrate professional and technical expertise to effectively perform the job, supported by relevant experience or training.
• Efficiently evaluate and prioritize various tasks, projects, and demands.
• Openly receive new ideas and other perspectives to actively support shared goals through collaboration and mutual respect.
• Effectively convey information and ideas through various communication methods, tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
• Identify new and different approaches to situations, problems, and opportunities.
• Succeed in understanding others and skillfully use interpersonal qualities such as empathy, respect, and patience to engage meaningfully.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [e-mail].

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell?

Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

• We offer ample time off, including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays.
• As an employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family.
• We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement.
• AFSCME employees with approved second-language proficiency will receive a 2% pay premium throughout their employment.
• Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate.
• The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program.
• As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.