SKHHP Program Coordinator

City of Auburn; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Employer contributions to retirement

Paid vacation (17 days)

11 paid holidays

Floating holidays

VEBA tax-free HSA

Flexible Spending plan

Deferred Compensation

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Auburn is seeking a qualified professional to support SKHHP governance, compliance, and data management. You will develop agendas, prepare meetings, and coordinate with the Executive Manager and advisory boards to advance housing projects in South King County.

This role also supports monitoring affordable housing requirements, tracking property contacts and tenant demographics, and coordinating with public agencies to ensure project alignment and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Three years of work experience in affordable housing, project coordination, community outreach, policy research, and data collection/analysis.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Project evaluation & selection of housing capital projects for funding.
• Planning, staffing, and facilitating monthly Community Advisory Board meetings.
• Support Executive Manager in overseeing compliance for awarded SKHHP projects.
• Collaborate with public funders to align housing capital initiatives.

Skills

Governance coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Facilitation

Meeting preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Job description

This position is open until filled, with a first review date of September 28, 2026. To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

This position performs professional and administrative work to assist in the development of the South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) Program, which is a coalition of King County and eleven (11) South King County Cities: Auburn, Burien, Covington, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Maple Valley, Normandy Park, Renton, Sea Tac, Tukwila, and King County. SKHHP is seeking a highly organized and collaborative professional who can balance administrative coordination, stakeholder engagement, and compliance oversight. The ideal candidate will independently manage governance-related workflows, including agenda development, meeting preparation, facilitation, and follow-up in support of the Executive Manager and Advisory Board.

This role will also support compliance and data management by assisting with annual reporting, monitoring affordable housing requirements, and maintaining systems that track property contacts, tenant demographics, and asset health. The successful candidate will be comfortable coordinating with public agencies, monitoring projects, and partnering with the Executive Manager on day-to-day administrative and organizational needs.

About SKHHP

South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) is the first collaboration of local governments in South King County working to address affordable housing challenges across the region. SKHHP brings together staff from partner jurisdictions in the disciplines of land use planning, human and community services, economic development, and housing programs. With a small staff there is room in this position to learn about and influence all aspects of the collaboration.

SKHHP at Auburn

SKHHP is a young, growing organization, offering a unique chance to make this role your own and directly guide how we support affordable housing in South King County. This is an ideal environment for a self‑starter looking to grow while shaping community impact. Your work here will build housing opportunities that last long past your time at SKHHP, creating a foundation for future generations.

Project Evaluation & Selection

Support the Community Advisory Board and Executive Board to evaluate and select housing capital projects for funding.

Board Management

Planning, staffing, and facilitating monthly meetings for the Community Advisory Board.

Compliance Monitoring

Supporting the Executive Manager in overseeing compliance for awarded SKHHP projects.

Strategic Coordination

Collaborating with other public funders to ensure the ongoing success and alignment of the SKHHP Housing Capital Fund.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Land-Use Planning, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Architecture, Ethnic Studies, or closely related field is required.
• Three years of successful work experience in a combination of: affordable housing sector; project coordination and facilitation; community outreach and engagement; policy research; and data collection and analysis;
• OR Any combination of education, training, and/or experience that would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with South King County, affordable housing policies, and local governance structures.
• Prior experience with community organizing and/or coalition building.
• Knowledge of local housing and homelessness initiatives and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with government, including experience working with elected officials and staff at the local government level.

LICENSE REQUIRED

Possess and retain valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.

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 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 Spendingbenefit plan
• Deferred Compensationplan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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 any 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: www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application. You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

If identified as a top candidate, a thorough background check, as well as reference check and driving abstract review, will be required before an official position appointment will be offered.

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, Human Resources Coordinator, by email at [e-mail]