Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst

City of Auburn (Washington); Auburn (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Paid vacation 17 days/year

Paid holidays 11/year

Floating holidays

Job summary

City of Auburn (Washington) is seeking an Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst to support citywide engagement initiatives and collaborations with diverse community partners. The candidate will lead projects, facilitate conversations, and help advance inclusive practices across departments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience facilitating inclusive dialogues with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social justice, organizational development, human resources, political science, business administration, public administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working in outreach and engagement.
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Diversity engagement

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Position Details

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 19, 2026.

Hybrid Work Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, teleworking up to two (2) days a week following the successful completion of the first six months of training and based on operational need.

To be considered for the first screening

Your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

WORKING IN AUBURN

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

Primary Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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].