What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equity, Engagement & Outreach Program Manager position at City of Auburn?
*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED*
The City of Auburn is seeking a collaborative and strategic Equity, Engagement, & Outreach Program Manager to lead the operations and programs of the City’s Office of Equity, Engagement, & Outreach. This position plays a critical role in advancing the City’s commitment to inclusive community engagement, equitable service delivery, and meaningful partnerships with residents, employees, and community organizations.
Reporting directly to the Mayor, this position provides Citywide leadership by working across departments to support equity and engagement initiatives, developing strategies to ensure broad community participation in City decision-making, and strengthening relationships with historically underrepresented communities.
The Program Manager leads the development and implementation of Citywide equity, engagement, and outreach strategies while ensuring programs are administered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program & Operational Leadership
Lead the operations of the Office of Equity, Engagement, & Outreach, including strategic planning, program implementation, staff supervision, and budget oversight. - Citywide Equity & Engagement Strategy
Develop and implement initiatives that support equitable access to City services and promote inclusive participation in City programs, policies, and decision-making. - Policy & Organizational Guidance
Provide expertise and guidance to City departments on best practices for community engagement, equitable program design, and inclusive service delivery. - Community Partnerships & Outreach
Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, residents, and regional partners to ensure diverse perspectives are represented in City programs and policy development. - Data, Performance & Accountability
Develop performance indicators and evaluate program outcomes to measure the City’s progress toward equitable service delivery and inclusive community engagement. - Training & Organizational Development
Develop or coordinate training programs and professional development initiatives that support employee engagement, cultural awareness, and inclusive workplace practices. - Employee Engagement Programs
Provide guidance for voluntary employee engagement initiatives such as employee resource groups (ERGs), ensuring participation is open, voluntary, and administered in compliance with nondiscrimination laws. - Regulatory & Program Compliance
Support City compliance with federal and state civil rights laws, including programs related to Title VI nondiscrimination, language access, and inclusive public participation.
We are looking for candidates who have:
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field;
AND
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing and implementing equity, engagement, outreach, or organizational change initiatives in a complex organization;
OR
A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
We would love if you have:
Experience working in municipal or county government is highly desirable.
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
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 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!
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.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.
Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.
Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.
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 cgillespie@auburnwa.gov.
Salary : $147,635 - $181,480