Responsibilities & Essential Duties  

• Building relationships with organizations, government agencies, and members of the community

• Collecting and analyzing data to track progress and measure success

• Assisting in the creation of marketing materials such as newsletters, etc.

• Developing and delivering presentations and webinars

• Coordinating and attending media events, speaking engagements, and other outreach initiatives

• Creating and planning events and meetings

• Submit detailed and accurate community engagement reports to share with executive leadership.

• Establish a community engagement process and playbook for the Spokane Region.

• Establish a community engagement training plan for new members of the community engagement team.

• Develop strategies to harness existing relationships, identify new opportunities, and secure partnerships with community partners.

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Results

• Community engagement goals and targets are reviewed, reported on, and met on a consistent basis.

• We have clear community engagement plans, systems, and processes that are being followed.

• We have clear KPIs for community engagement that are being followed.

• We have achieved strong engagement and community awareness for our health equity work in Spokane.

• All community engagement reports are produced and submitted on time, following the community engagement plan and strategy. 

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Requirements

As we’re looking for an ideal fit, our new Community Engagement Specialist will likely possess what we’ve listed below:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, psychology, cultural studies or a relevant field.

• Previous experience in a similar role

• Has a service mindset

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks at a time and pay close attention to detail.

• Strong digital marketing skills, with the ability to adapt to different communication styles.

• Conscientious and flexible, with a strong work ethic and team-player attitude.

• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Canva and Asana.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Excels at time management, planning, and processes, and the ability to adapt to change.

• Detail-oriented.

• Computer proficiency. 

• You’re a problem solver and think ahead to ensure any challenges don’t greatly impact project progress or outcomes.

• Delivers well ahead of deadlines.

• You both love working with teams and being left alone so you can produce results.

• You love operating in a fast-moving environment and adhere to deadlines while producing high-quality work each and every time.

• Emotionally self-regulates even during times of pressure and stress to be present for the team.

• A quiet remote work environment, including:

  • A computer

  • Cell phone

  • High-speed internet