Bellevue Parks & Community Services is seeking an individual who has a passion for communicating to both internal and external audiences. Our next Program Administrator will support the development and delivery of culturally responsive outreach to those who live, work, learn, and play in Bellevue.   This position is responsible for:

• Leading the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Bellevue Parks & Community Services website within established architecture and design guidelines.
• Communicating Bellevue Parks & Community Services mission and achievements to internal and external audiences through writing, editing, and producing specialized communications in multiple formats and channels.
• Providing support and information to the Parks & Community Services Board.

Why work for Bellevue?
The city of Bellevue invests in its employees and encourages and rewards employee growth and development.  You will work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the status quo.  Bellevue welcomes the world! Diversity is our strength.

Website & Outreach

• Develop opportunities to utilize the department website as a strategic tool to build knowledge of Bellevue Parks & Community Services for external audiences. Manage content within established style guide, providing information in a consistent voice, tone, and style of online content. Write, edit, and produce content, and apply current photos and graphics to webpages.
• Identify opportunities to increase use of language resources to increase communication with non-English speaking, limited English-speaking, and inclusion language options.
• Evaluate, identify, and implement communications tools which help the department better engage audiences who are not currently served by the department. Increase external communication and marketing to reflect the cultural needs of our diverse population as reflected in our communication mediums, printed and online media, and outreach activities.
• Initiate new strategies to improve existing website; provide advice to program and project managers to improve community relations; develop strategies and methods to enhance and encourage public involvement.
• Prepare and present written and verbal communications to various audiences; produce and coordinate outreach materials; meet with staff to determine key messages and themes.

Parks & Community Services Board Support

• Support the Parks & Community Services Board’s monthly and special meetings, held in either in-person, virtually, or both. Work closely with internal stakeholders to produce Board meeting agendas and materials accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate with staff and community members on Parks & Community Services Board business, including boardmembers, residents and city Councilmembers, with tact and professionalism.
• Coordinate logistics for Parks & Community Services Board meetings, including but not limited to setting up and operating computers, projectors, timers, recorders, and other meeting technology; managing minute taker contract; and coordinating meeting hospitality.

Other Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with internal customers, as well as internal service providers including Information Technology and Communications.
• Serve as lead for the implementation and management of the department’s SharePoint Online sites.
• Participates on various teams and committees.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under general supervision.
• May formally supervise support staff and/or volunteers.
• Position requires the ability to exercise influence with positions and people where no formal supervisory relationship exists.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
 

• A passion for removing barriers which prevent people from accessing the department’s full array of programs and services.
• Knowledge of elements of webpage design; ability to write and oversee the design of promotional and informational materials within established city style guides.
• Ability to design and manage public involvement programs, communications materials, and information strategies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors and other City staff; ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with internal customers and internal service providers; ability to work in a team environment and to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to listen and respond to internal and external customers’ needs.
• Working knowledge of meeting planning and technology, including operation of presentation equipment.
• Ability to multitask and accomplish goals using sound analytical and decision-making skills. Creatively problem-solve complex issues.
• Working knowledge of relevant tools for website management, including HTML and Drupal.
• Working experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat; Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and PowerPoint; and SharePoint.
• Working experience with online communication platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom or others.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, communications, or similar field;
• Five or more years of professional related experience to this position’s essential duties and responsibilities; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For questions regarding this position contact Colin Walker at CWalker@bellevuewa.gov

At The City of Bellevue, you’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You’ll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It’s what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we peaked your interest yet? Come join our team! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Bellevue is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to the health and safety of its employees. The work associated with this position may be performed remotely, either full-time or part-time, in compliance with the Governor’s Safe Start guidance. There may be situations where the employee is required to physically report to City facilities. Employees reporting to work on-site need to follow safety precautions and procedures as required by the City.

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