Remote Event Planner Jobs in Federal Way, WA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37.27 - $47.14 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Limited Duration
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00905
Department: Planning and Public Works
Division: PPW Long Range Planning
Opening Date: 09/01/2026
Closing Date: 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description

• The Limited Duration Sustainable Transportation Planner 1 position will be employed full-time for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
• This is a hybrid position with expectations of on-site days for training, coordination, meetings and event planning.
• The Bike Swap event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2027. The approximate work hours for the Bike Swap event are 6:30 am to 4:00 pm. The 2 weeks prior to the Swap will be important implementation days for the Bike Swap team. Additionally, this position will provide outreach at community and employer events; you must be willing to be flexible to work early morning, evening, and weekends as needed.

Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
As an accomplished Sustainable Transportation Planner, you will have the opportunity to leave your innovative mark in planning and managing the annual Bike Swap community event, community outreach opportunities, and supporting employers with commute options programs. Some of the Bike Swap work tasks may include developing relationships with community partners, collaborating with local agencies to strengthen project outcomes, creating and carrying out the marketing plan, posting on social media, managing the event, writing the final Bike Swap project report, updating the implementation guide and making recommendations for future program endeavors. Additional work tasks may include developing relationships with employers to assist them with commute options program implementation, providing employers with tailored one-on-one assistance, hosting booths at community and employer outreach events, and helping with sustainable transportation team efforts.
Why It's a Great Department:
Planning and Public Works (PPW) stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW's team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at
This position will be managed by the Long Range Planning (LRP) division. LRP is responsible for development of the Comprehensive Plan and implementation of the Washington State Commute Trip Reduction Efficiency Act. Our office also manages Transportation Demand Management community-based grant projects. We offer our products and services through "Ride Together Pierce," a one-stop center for transportation options resources in Pierce County. The objective of the Ride Together Pierce program is to encourage the use of non-drive alone transportation options for commute and everyday trips.
Learn more about Ride Together Pierce at
How to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for candidates with large event planning and community outreach experience who are independent workers, team oriented and problem solvers. Someone who has a passion for partnership building, listening to community members with the intent of understanding their needs, is good at creative endeavors, and loves the innovative solutions process.
Your Future in this Role:
You will be trained by Planning and Public Works staff, and other partner agencies will provide support as needed. You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.
Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Perform research, collect, and analyze various statistical and/or technical data related to planning projects.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, employees and the general public.
• Provide assistance and information to County departments, contractors and the general public regarding a wide range of planning functions, and other related areas.
• May assist in the review and monitoring of programs, projects and applications to ensure compliance with various codes, plans, contracts, agency policies and procedures, and rules and regulations.
• May assist with the develop requests for proposals, bids and consultant contracts; provide management oversight of contracts to ensure compliance with licensing, permits and insurance requirements.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found
Minimum Qualifications

• Additional education or experience which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of this position may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field
• Please attach a cover letter with your application. Failure to attach this will result in an incomplete application.

Special Requirements/Qualifications

• A valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and assist with putting up and taking down 10' x 10' event tents and tables.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or visiting
• If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at and include the job number and title.
• Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Recruitment Practices:
This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:
Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.
Guided by the County Executive's Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits:
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:
Vacation Accruals:
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave:
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays:
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays:
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough:
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave:
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits:
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation:
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security:
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
ORCA Passport Program
Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program.
Your Pierce County issued ORCA card is loaded with an annual Passport pass. The pass automatically renews every year. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.
Miscellaneous Benefits:
Please visit website for more information.
Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
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