NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Temporary Education & Outreach Coordinator
Kirkland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$47.97/hr - $56.44/hr
3+ years expThe City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Temporary Education and Outreach Coordinator to implement waste reduction and recycling programs. This role involves developing outreach campaigns, coordinating events, and collaborating with community members to promote environmental sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Develop outreach campaigns to inform, educate, and engage the public regarding Department programs, projects, and relevant topics. Stay abreast of community trends and emerging issues, identify messaging needs, evaluate efficacy of existing materials, and create project plans including tactics and schedules. Provide outreach in support of one-time projects as well as ongoing programs
Develop community engagement and/or behavior change programs to build public support, solicit input and ideas, and help achieve division goals. Identify needs and assess gaps, set goals, research and develop possible approaches, and create project plans, budgets and schedules
Implement outreach campaigns, community engagement, and/or behavior change programs. Coordinate and host events, develop, procure, and distribute giveaways, and evaluating program and campaign efficacy
Coordinate with local, regional, and community-based outreach staff and partners on large-scale goals, programs, policies, and projects to meet goals and engage with the public effectively, which may include regional benchmarking
Coordinate with internal stakeholders within and across departments to develop and implement programs, policies, and outreach campaigns to engage with the public effectively, which may include developing a strategic marketing plan and branding
Develop annual program outreach and engagement strategy and budget
Develop, implement, and evaluate long-term outreach, education, engagement, and behavior change strategies. Analyze the effectiveness of programs and campaigns and assess progress towards Department goals. Prepare reports with recommendations and updates on goals and projects
Create a variety of communications materials for use in social media, traditional media, digital, print, and other channels, as appropriate. Write communications material including press releases, email, social media, and advertising campaigns. Design, assist with, or oversee design of signs, advertising, and other visual materials, which may utilize artificial intelligence to streamline processes
Create content for website and social media, including writing copy and designing or sourcing graphics. Manage and maintain division online presence, including City website and social media content and engagement
Coordinate and promote events and activities to educate and engage with community members. Provide planning and logistical support
Maintain understanding of current best practices and industry standards for public engagement, behavior change, and awareness outreach, especially in equitably reaching target audiences
Translate complex and/or technical industry information for a non-technical audience and communicate the value and importance of programs and goals. Edit, review, and proof annual reports and other material generated by others for accuracy, comprehension, and communication best practices. Maintain knowledge and understanding of current trends and practices in program industry and region
Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in education, parks and recreation, journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, environmental education, public policy, public administration, community planning, or related field
Three years of progressively responsible experience in developing and implementing communications, education, and/or outreach programs, including: two years program/project management experience in communications/education/outreach or a related field, preferably working in or with public agencies
Training and/or experience in community-based social marketing, graphic design, inclusive community engagement, project management, grant writing, conflict resolution, and/or video production
Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles
Preferred
Civic or community organization experience
Ability to speak, read, and/or write other languages besides English, particularly languages with larger populations in Kirkland such as Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Portuguese
Benefits
Health insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums for 1.0 FTE (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). Premium is prorated for less than 1.0 FTE positions with cost shared between City and the employee.
Participation in the Washington State DRS Public Employees Retirement System is mandatory for all eligible positions.
401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with 6% City matching contribution
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA dollars with City contribution (City contribution depending on employee elected medical plan)
Voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
City paid Life Insurance
City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Paid vacation (starts with 13 days first year may be prorated for part-time positions)
Annual 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
Paid sick leave accruals (benefit may vary based on applicable bargaining unit)
Paid Management Leave for select leadership positions
Alternative work schedules
Free EV charging at Level 2 and 3 chargers
Free ORCA card for public transit
Access to onsite fitness center and secure bike storage at City Hall
Free employee parking
Childcare programs with discounted tuition rates
Wellness and transportation incentives
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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