Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst

City of Auburn; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

State pension contributions

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

The City of Auburn is seeking a collaborative and strategic Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst for the Office of Equity, Engagement, & Outreach. This role works across departments to build relationships, lead projects, and help improve how the City engages and serves its community.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, project management, and facilitation skills, with experience engaging diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, staff, and partners.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
• Adaptability and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support community engagement and outreach efforts, including building relationships with community members and partners.
• Manage Equity, Engagement, & Outreach projects and programs from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Partner with City departments to provide equity, engagement, accessibility, and inclusion support and guidance.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and community conversations.
• Gather and analyze data and community feedback to identify needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical tools, resources, communications, and strategies that help strengthen Equity, Engagement, & Outreach work across the City.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Facilitation

Diversity engagement

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology / related field

Job description

The City of Auburn is seeking a collaborative and strategic Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst for the City’s Office of Equity, Engagement, & Outreach department. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact both within the City and in the Auburn community. The Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst will work across departments, build community relationships, lead and support projects, facilitate conversations, and help improve how the City engages and serves its community.

This position performs professional and analytical work in support of equity, engagement, and outreach programs and initiatives, including the development, design, coordination, and implementation of programs, policies, and practices aimed at advancing organizational equity and engagement goals. The position provides research, analysis, technical guidance, and recommendations to support Citywide programs and initiatives. Duties and assignments are broad in scope and include project management, planning, complex analysis, research, community and organizational engagement, facilitation, and administrative functions as required. Work will be performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to evolving goals, priorities, and needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, staff, and partners
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member
• Adaptability and comfort navigating complex or sensitive conversations

WORKING IN AUBURN

The City operates as a Strong‑Mayor form of Mayor‑Council government, with a City Council of seven at‑large members. The management team at the City of Auburn includes the Mayor and nine Department Directors from the following departments: Administration, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Innovation & Technology, Legal, Parks & Arts & Recreation, Police, and Public Works. With a mission to improve the lives of Auburn residents, promote diversity, and support economic growth, Team Auburn is a great place to work!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support community engagement and outreach efforts, including building relationships with community members and partners.
• Manage Equity, Engagement, & Outreach projects and programs from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Partner with City departments to provide equity, engagement, accessibility, and inclusion support and guidance.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and community conversations.
• Gather and analyze data and community feedback to identify needs, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical tools, resources, communications, and strategies that help strengthen Equity, Engagement, & Outreach work across the City.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social justice, organizational development, human resources, political science, business administration, public administration or a related field,

AND

• Three (3) years of experience working in the field and practice of outreach and engagement;

OR

• any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax‑free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit: https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].