**Some of what you'll be doing:** As a Senior Program Manager, Duwamish Valley Engagement, you will be a strategic advisor and thought leader on community capacity building, environment & sustainability, economic & workforce development, and equity & environmental justice in the Duwamish Valley. You will represent the Port internally and externally with audiences like the Port Community Action Team (PCAT), elected officials, executive leadership, local and regional public agencies, and community-based organizations and community members. + You will oversee the Commission-adopted Duwamish Valley Community Equity Program (DVCEP) and Community Benefits Commitment (CBC), in alignment with Resolution 3767, and in partnership with the PCAT. You will provide leadership for the future development of the Duwamish River Community Hub as an education and resource center. + You will collaborate with the PCAT to support community leadership, communicate and foster community priorities with Port teams, and advocate for and advance shared Port-community agendas. + You will partner with the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion’s (OEDI) Workforce Development and Maritime Environment & Sustainability’s Habitat Restoration teams on the continued implementation of the Green Jobs Initiative. + You will collaborate with team members in Community Engagement, OEDI and Environment and Sustainability on issues related to Environmental Justice and near-port community involvement in Port projects and programs. + You will support inclusive community outreach and engagement programs, events, tours, partnerships, and sponsorships that support community priorities, Century Agenda goals, and the Port’s business and strategic objectives. + You will track program progress and accomplishments, oversee multiple budgets, negotiate and manage multi-year contracts, and evaluate program success including close work with consultants on Community Capacity Building and working collaboratively with OEDI on the Green Jobs Initiative. + You will evaluate and respond to sponsorship, tour, and event requests on economic, environmental, and community-related topics. **Who you are:** + **Experienced** – You have six (6) years of community outreach experience including the development, maintenance and community advocacy in support of multicultural and/or multi-partner collaborations, to include, two (2) years of lead, mentor or supervisory experience including leading a project or process. + **Desired** – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, communications, or environmental/sustainability studies. + **Committed to Equity** – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. + **Expert** – You have strong experience in multi-partner collaborations for community outreach, engagement programs, environmental justice, strategic communications, community advocacy, or policy development. You understand political systems and the barriers to equitable engagement, emphasizing racial equity and overcoming socio-economic challenges. You are also skilled in multicultural engagement, cultural competency, and applying equity throughout your work. + **Efficient Communicator** – You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for multiple platforms and audiences, including Commission memos and briefings, online and social media messaging, strategic planning documents, print materials, media communications and public presentations. + **Decision-Maker** – You have a high level of independent judgement and complex decision-making based on multiple and competing priorities, and strategic political acumen of complex, sensitive issues, and managing relationships with diverse constituencies. You can also innovate, reinterpret, and design new strategies and activities that support the Port’s mission. + **Leader** – You have servant-leader capacity and intuition with a collaborative and partnership-focused work ethic that brings together various interested parties possessing divergent backgrounds, expertise, interests, and abilities for shared decision making. You have a strong social-emotional intelligence and the ability to tailor communication practices through active listening, facilitation, and other inclusion practices to convey messages and build productive relationships. **What else you need to know:** + **Driver’s License** – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites. + **Work Schedule** – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You will be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including nights and weekends. You may be required to work during emergencies. + **Work Environment** - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion. + **Washington State Residency Requirement** – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. + **Safety Requirements** – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. + **Security Requirements** – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment. **Why you'll love it here:** **The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found** **on the Port of Seattle‘s website.** **If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “** **Collective Bargaining Agreement** **” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.** + **Healthcare** – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family. + **Paid Vacation** – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate. + **Paid Sick Leave** – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. + **Holidays** – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work. + **Pension/Retirement Plans** – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port. + **Getting to Work** – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid. + **Parental Leave** – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family. + **Development** – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture. + **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential. + **Work-Life Balance** – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced. + **Mission Driven** – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. **Why the Port of Seattle:** Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity . **Location:** Downtown Seattle **Organization:** External Relations **Employee Status:** Regular **Schedule:** Full-time **Posting Expires:** Mar 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM **Minimum Salary:** 138,518.00 **Midpoint Salary:** 187,408.00 **Req ID:** 003159 The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. 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