Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst

City of Auburn, WA; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Pension plans

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

VEBA health savings

Job summary

The City of Auburn, WA seeks an Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Analyst to advance inclusive programs across City departments and strengthen community connections in Auburn. This role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven insights, and practical tools to improve how the City serves residents.

The ideal candidate will lead outreach efforts, facilitate conversations, and manage multiple projects while working with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social justice, organizational development, human resources, political science, business administration or a related field.
• Three years of experience working in the field and practice of 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 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

Presentation skills

Diversity engagement

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology

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 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?

• Competitivesalary
• Excellentmedical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paidby the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 17 days of paid vacationper year (prorated)
• 11 paid holidaysper year
• 2 paid floating holidaysof your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-freehealth savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spendingbenefit plan
• Deferred Compensationplan 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.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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