Norstella Group
Outreach and Communications Projects Coordinator at King County Parks
Norstella Group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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Join us in making a lasting impact on King County Parks and its diverse communities as an Outreach and Communications Projects Coordinator!"What’s exciting about this role?As an Outreach and Communications Projects Coordinator, you’ll be connecting our diverse communities to the amazing work happening here at King County Parks. You'll collaborate with the Parks Capital Improvements and Open Space teams to communicate vital information about construction, maintenance and repair projects on regional trails, sports field, playground and more. Moreover, you'll be challenged to approach opportunities in innovative and resourceful ways. This includes working with cross-functional teams to enhance current processes, creating new workflows, and facilitating engagement and collaboration across a wide range of projects.Why join the Community Investments and Engagement Team?As a part of the Community Investments and Engagement team, you'll play a vital role in fostering meaningful connections between the public and our dedicated staff.King County Parks is committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where everyone can experience the great outdoors. Our team does this through compelling storytelling, innovative community grants programs, and building strong relationships with diverse community members. We value public feedback and work hand-in-hand with community-based organizations to develop and support our park system in ways that cater to the unique needs and experiences of our communities.By joining this growing team, you will have the chance to be part of a talented, collaborative and mission-driven group that is committed to support exceptional community projects and improve our region.About King County Parks:King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities. With over 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come. We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks .Who is Eligible to apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants.Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at King County Parks! Enjoy a competitive compensation package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.Job DutiesCore work Duties:Streamline workflows between Capital Improvements, Open Space, and Community Engagement teams to ensure seamless request flow, standardized decision-making, and synchronized project timelines.Implement intentional, equitable, and resourceful communication, tailoring outreach and engagement strategies to specific audiences.Collaborate with Community Engagement Project Managers to fortify processes, workflow, and capacity for their programs.Cultivate strong internal and external relationships, fostering a more collaborative and holistic approach to communications, outreach, and engagement.Work collaboratively with Community Engagement team members to support a variety of projects and programs.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills:Highly effective oral and written communication, including preparing communications messages for internal and external stakeholders, writing communication plans, and crafting messaging for a variety of platforms.Background in community outreach, with experience in creating outreach and engagement plans, interfacing with diverse community stakeholders and audiences.Experience working on and directing communication, outreach, and engagement for capital projects.Strong attention to detail, a mind for process-building and optimization, collaboration and incorporating a wide range of stakeholder feedback (both internal and external).Demonstrated application of equity and social justice principles throughout work, fostering an equitable, service-focused approach to communications, outreach, and engagement.Ability to see high-level, overarching strategy and bring it back to the small details, parts, and processes to execute upon.Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee communication and outreach across multiple projects within specified timelines.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite skills, particularly Excel, and other digital tools and software (like GovDelivery or similar) that support project management and collaborative work in digital or hybrid environments.Preferred Qualifications
and Skills
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Proven collaboration experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrant, refugee, and/or English as a second language communities.Speaks one of the top spoken languages in King County (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin or Cantonese).Experience in incorporating translation, transcreation, and interpretation into communication, outreach, and engagement targeting non-English speaking or English as a second language communities.Experience working in King County or other public sector/government positions.Necessary Special Requirements:
A current Washington Driver License (or ability to obtain one upon hire), or alternative ability to travel in a timely manner to various locations including to sites which may not be served by public transportation.
The Successful Candidate Will Have the Following Competencies:Customer Focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Balances Stakeholders:
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.Communicates Effectively:
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Plans and Aligns:
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done.Tech Savvy : Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications.Working Conditions:Telecommuting and King Street CenterThe work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by telecommuting, with occasional onsite work and meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employee will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.Work Location:
Predominantly teleworking andKing Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104Work Hours: This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Monday through Friday, standard hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional night and weekend work meetings and activities.Union Representation:
This position is not represented by a union.Supplemental InformationAnticipated Timeline for this recruitment:First round of Interviews -Week of September 5, 2023Second Round of Interviews -Week of September 11, 2023Application Instructions and
Selection Process:All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, resume, cover letter and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews .Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.King County applicationResumeFor more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference.
Come join the team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our
"True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo 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 ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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Join us in making a lasting impact on King County Parks and its diverse communities as an Outreach and Communications Projects Coordinator!"What’s exciting about this role?As an Outreach and Communications Projects Coordinator, you’ll be connecting our diverse communities to the amazing work happening here at King County Parks. You'll collaborate with the Parks Capital Improvements and Open Space teams to communicate vital information about construction, maintenance and repair projects on regional trails, sports field, playground and more. Moreover, you'll be challenged to approach opportunities in innovative and resourceful ways. This includes working with cross-functional teams to enhance current processes, creating new workflows, and facilitating engagement and collaboration across a wide range of projects.Why join the Community Investments and Engagement Team?As a part of the Community Investments and Engagement team, you'll play a vital role in fostering meaningful connections between the public and our dedicated staff.King County Parks is committed to creating inclusive and welcoming spaces where everyone can experience the great outdoors. Our team does this through compelling storytelling, innovative community grants programs, and building strong relationships with diverse community members. We value public feedback and work hand-in-hand with community-based organizations to develop and support our park system in ways that cater to the unique needs and experiences of our communities.By joining this growing team, you will have the chance to be part of a talented, collaborative and mission-driven group that is committed to support exceptional community projects and improve our region.About King County Parks:King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities. With over 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come. We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks .Who is Eligible to apply:
This position is open to all qualified applicants.Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at King County Parks! Enjoy a competitive compensation package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.Job DutiesCore work Duties:Streamline workflows between Capital Improvements, Open Space, and Community Engagement teams to ensure seamless request flow, standardized decision-making, and synchronized project timelines.Implement intentional, equitable, and resourceful communication, tailoring outreach and engagement strategies to specific audiences.Collaborate with Community Engagement Project Managers to fortify processes, workflow, and capacity for their programs.Cultivate strong internal and external relationships, fostering a more collaborative and holistic approach to communications, outreach, and engagement.Work collaboratively with Community Engagement team members to support a variety of projects and programs.Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Required Qualifications and Skills:Highly effective oral and written communication, including preparing communications messages for internal and external stakeholders, writing communication plans, and crafting messaging for a variety of platforms.Background in community outreach, with experience in creating outreach and engagement plans, interfacing with diverse community stakeholders and audiences.Experience working on and directing communication, outreach, and engagement for capital projects.Strong attention to detail, a mind for process-building and optimization, collaboration and incorporating a wide range of stakeholder feedback (both internal and external).Demonstrated application of equity and social justice principles throughout work, fostering an equitable, service-focused approach to communications, outreach, and engagement.Ability to see high-level, overarching strategy and bring it back to the small details, parts, and processes to execute upon.Strong organizational and project management skills to effectively plan, execute, and oversee communication and outreach across multiple projects within specified timelines.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite skills, particularly Excel, and other digital tools and software (like GovDelivery or similar) that support project management and collaborative work in digital or hybrid environments.Preferred Qualifications
and Skills
:
Proven collaboration experience with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrant, refugee, and/or English as a second language communities.Speaks one of the top spoken languages in King County (Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin or Cantonese).Experience in incorporating translation, transcreation, and interpretation into communication, outreach, and engagement targeting non-English speaking or English as a second language communities.Experience working in King County or other public sector/government positions.Necessary Special Requirements:
A current Washington Driver License (or ability to obtain one upon hire), or alternative ability to travel in a timely manner to various locations including to sites which may not be served by public transportation.
The Successful Candidate Will Have the Following Competencies:Customer Focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Balances Stakeholders:
Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.Communicates Effectively:
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Plans and Aligns:
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done.Tech Savvy : Anticipating and adopting innovations in business building digital and technology applications.Working Conditions:Telecommuting and King Street CenterThe work associated with this position will be performed predominantly by telecommuting, with occasional onsite work and meetings, as influenced by business needs. Employee will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.Work Location:
Predominantly teleworking andKing Street Center 201 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104Work Hours: This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. Monday through Friday, standard hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional night and weekend work meetings and activities.Union Representation:
This position is not represented by a union.Supplemental InformationAnticipated Timeline for this recruitment:First round of Interviews -Week of September 5, 2023Second Round of Interviews -Week of September 11, 2023Application Instructions and
Selection Process:All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, resume, cover letter and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews .Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.King County applicationResumeFor more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference.
Come join the team
dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our
"True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo 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 ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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