Community Outreach Organizer

JOB SUMMARY:

The ACE Community Organizer advances the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattles Advocacy & Community Engagement (ACE) Department by building community power, strengthening civic participation, advancing policy priorities, and supporting systems level change that improves outcomes for Black communities and historically underserved populations.

Working across multiple initiatives and funding sources, the Community Organizer develops trusted community relationships, coordinates outreach and engagement activities, facilitates community education, supports advocacy campaigns, and helps translate community voice into meaningful action. The position supports ACEs strategic priorities through coalition building, public engagement, policy education, community organizing, and data informed program implementation while contributing to departmental goals, grant deliverables, and organizational impact.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sociology, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in community engagement, organizing, advocacy, public policy, or related work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent relationship building, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrates cultural competency•
• Basic understanding of civic engagement
• Ability to build trust quickly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including late nights and weekends

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Washington State legislative and local government processes.
• Experience with coalition building, advocacy campaigns, grant funded initiatives, or community-based programming.
• Experience with CRM systems, outreach tracking, and program reporting.

ULMS TOTAL COMPENSATION:

Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period

• Medical - $8,741.40 per year
• Dental - $570 per year
• Vision - $65.04 per year
• Group Life & ADD - $41.70 per year
• Employee Assistance Program - $57.60 per year
• 403(b) retirement - $100 per month
• Health & Fitness Benefit - $419.88 per year
• LinkedIn Learning Account
• Professional Development Funds - up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities

Paid Time Off

• ~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
• 8 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
• 11 paid holidays + 6 day paid winter holiday break

WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave - 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid

Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code)

Taxes - 9.8% of salary

At the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Compensation: $29.82 - $32.38 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What does the Urban League Do?

With a vision of equity for all, the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) empowers those we serve by providing programming and services designed to support and encourage self-sufficiency in all aspects of life. Our areas of focus include advocacy & community engagement, education, entrepreneurship, housing, public health equity, and workforce development.