Diversity in Contracting Community Engagement & Training Program Spec.

Posting Expires: Apr 29, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

Minimum Salary: 87,485.00  MidPoint Salary: $109,346  Maximum Salary: $131,206.00   

At the Port of Seattle, we anticipate making salary offers between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range. Offers will be based on experience similar to the Port job being applied for as well as a review of pay rates for Port employees performing similar work. Salary ranges are under review and subject to change. 

Some of what you'll be doing:

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and interviews may be conducted prior to the application close date.

As a Diversity in Contracting Community Engagement and Training Program Specialist, you will support Diversity in Contracting’s communications, training, and community engagement programs and activities to support Women and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (WMBEs) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs).

• You will plan and implement Diversity in Contracting training, communications, and community engagement projects and efforts based on annual team goals and schedule.
• You will organize and deliver PortGen training events and programs.
• You will manage, create, and publish written communications (web pages, blogs, e-mail blasts, newsletters, advertisements, pamphlets, social media etc.) in a variety of mediums on various platforms.
• You will handle customer assistance load to ensure that customer needs and requests are resolved in a timely manner.
• You will ensure Diversity in Contracting is well prepared for and present at community engagement/outreach events, including personally attending and representing Port/Diversity in Contracting at a large number of those events.
• You will assist in tracking metrics, identifying process improvements, and improving customer experience and satisfaction.
• You will support the design of Diversity in Contracting communications, training, and community engagement annual plan and schedule.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have four (4) years of experience in project management and project delivery. You also have two (2) years of experience working in civil rights, cultural diversity, or community outreach.
• Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• Knowledgeable – You have knowledge and understanding of WMDBE and small business community stakeholders. You also have knowledge of government contracting, Port contracting processes, and key players, as well as legal and procedural constraints of public agencies.
• Communicative – You have excellent written communication skills, including ability to write clearly in a business setting and to draft marketing content as well as verbal communication skills, including active listening, speaking to individual members of the public, public speaking, and engaging groups of all sizes.
• Technically Adept – You have proficiency with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, web publishing and digital marketing. You have basic graphic design skills for PowerPoint presentations and marketing materials.

What else you need to know: 

• 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 may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. 
• Work Environment – You will primarily work in an office environment.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Grade Review – The pay range and grade for non-represented positions are under review and subject to change as part of the Port’s work to implement a new pay program. This review is intended to ensure that positions are aligned with the new program that will be implemented in early 2024.
• 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.

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 from home.
• 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.