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The Community Engagement Coordinator provides expertise and advice to the Environmental Justice Council established under the HEAL Act (SB5141) on complex and controversial topics that impact all of Washington state. This position works to ensure that the Council is informed by meaningful community engagement and fulfills its government-to-government communication responsibilities under RCW 43.376. A priority focus for this role will be with communities impacted by inequities and environmental injustice as determined by the HEAL Act.
As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you’ll represent the Council in communications with members of diverse communities, tribal governments, the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, boards, commissions, community-based organizations, business and labor organizations and other stakeholders and partners.
Duties include:
• Developing and maintaining relationships with diverse community organizations, groups, and individuals across the state.
• Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating community engagement and outreach strategies for each meeting and community forum of the Environmental Justice Council.
• Determining appropriate strategies to engage with diverse community organizations, groups, and individuals across the state.
• Providing consultation and technical assistance on culturally relevant meeting locations and logistics.
• Planning and implementing tribal consultation and collaboration.
• Working in collaboration with the Council Manager to meet the Council’s legislative reporting requirements, center community voice and lived experience, and keep partners and stakeholders updated on the Council’s progress.
About the Environmental Justice Council
The goal of the Council is reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of all people in Washington state by implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force. The Council consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor—including two co-chairs elected by the Council, seven community representatives including one youth representative, four representatives of tribal communities, two representatives that are environmental justice practitioners, one business representative, and one union member or officer representative from the building and construction trades, and one member at large. The interagency workgroup includes Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, Commerce, Agriculture, Transportation, Puget Sound Partnership, and any other agency that opts into implementation.
The Department of Health is responsible for staffing the Council and an interagency workgroup, which include developing guidance and technical assistance, monitoring performance of agencies, and working with communities to ensure environmental justice issues are elevated for the Council’s consideration. The Council provides guidance, advice, recommendations, and evaluates agency progress. The Council also makes recommendations and reports agency progress to the Governor and Legislature. The Council works in collaboration with state agencies, the Governor’s Office, and community members and groups to identify statewide policies and practices that are submitted to the Governor and Legislature and/or implemented by state agencies related to advancing environmental justice in Washington state.
This is a full-time permanent Management Analyst 4 within the Division of Environmental Public Health (EPH).
Currently, the duty to station for this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected. When approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, Spokane or Kent, WA duty station for work activities.
We have a similar Equity and Environmental Justice Consultant opportunity that you should consider. Click here to learn more. The managers for these roles will be working together on hiring, so be sure to apply for both positions if you are interested in both roles!
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.
Our Values
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:
- Human-centered: We see others as people who matter like we do and take into account their needs, challenges, contributions, and objectives.
- Equity: We are committed to fairness and justice to ensure access to services, programs, opportunities, and information for all.
- Collaboration: We seek partnership and collaboration to maximize our collective impact. We cannot achieve our vision alone.
- Seven Generations: Inspired by Native American culture, we seek wisdom from those who came before us to ensure our current work protects those who will come after us.
- Excellence: We strive to demonstrate best practices, high performance, and compelling value in our work every day.
Washington is America’s Top State, according to U.S. News (2021), and provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We also offer:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
- Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
- An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
- A modernized workplace.
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate is outward even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.
Required Qualifications – Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through lived experience, volunteer experience, formal professional employment, or a combination.
• Option 1: Four (4) or more years of experience leading, developing, or coordinating projects or programs that focus on addressing health inequities, social justice, environmental justice, community engagement, and/or working with historically marginalized groups.
OR
• Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public health, community health, social work, health communications, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, or a related field; and two (2) or more years of experience leading, developing, or coordinating projects or programs that focus on addressing health inequities, social justice, environmental justice, community engagement, and/or working with historically marginalized groups.
And
• Demonstrated experience and commitment in the following:
o Planning health, environmental, or community engagement programs and projects.
o Assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and using lessons learned to evolve a program over time.
o Leading and managing multiple, complex projects at the same time.
o Addressing root causes of systemic inequities and social determinants of health.
o Integrating community voice, feedback, needs, and preferences into program plans, projects, and initiatives.
o Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
Desired Qualifications
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with diverse communities, including tribes, Black, Indigenous and communities of color, low-income communities, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and other historically marginalized communities.
• Understanding of environmental justice, including lived experience.
• Understanding of equity and social justice and the role institutional racism and oppression plays in inequitable outcomes across sectors, including lived experience.
• Experience with website content drafting and posting.
• Experience with social media content development.
• Language proficiency in a second language.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click “Apply” to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
1. A cover letter, describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
2. A current resume.
3. Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led. Please do not attach any letters of recommendation.
Important Note: Do not attach documents that contain a photo or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.) or documents that are password protected. These documents will not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
These positions are covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
As stated in Governor’s Proclamation 21-14, all employees engaging in work for the Department of Health are required to be fully vaccinated before their hire date. Proof of vaccination will be verified by the Office of Human Resources after an employment offer has been extended. Please reach out to the Office of Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
• Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle; or secure alternative transportation.
• Occasionally work more than 40 hours per week and/or to adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening and weekends.
• Willingness to work outside of core scheduled hours or in excess of 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends in order to attend community meetings.
• Travel extensively within the state or meet virtually to build and maintain community relationships and to attend meetings.
• Discuss issues of environmental and social justice.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Skyler Jones at (360) 236-4408, Skyler.jones@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 711 (Washington Relay). Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).