Community Engagement Specialist

Job Summary

Work to engage communities on the growing transit network in Snohomish County! Under supervision develops and implements community engagement plans. Projects include proposed service changes and service development. Builds relationships with transit partners and stakeholder groups. Plans and staffs outreach events. Assists in external communications for community engagement projects. This may include social media, website content, news releases, brochures, presentations, and internal communications. Coordinates with planning, communications, public affairs, and other staff to implement community engagement plans and communications. Works with peers and other departments to support outreach to priority populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement plans
• Engage with transit partners and stakeholder groups
• Plan and staff outreach events
• Aid in external communications for community engagement projects
• Create and manage social media, website content, news releases, brochures, presentations, and internal communications
• Coordinate with planning, communications, public affairs, and other staff to implement community engagement plans and communications
• Support outreach to priority populations

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Experience with community outreach and engagement
• Proficiency in social media and digital communications
• Excellent organizational and project management skills