Title: Community Engagement & Facilitation Director

Location:  Seattle, Washington

Role type: Hybrid - remote days and in person events

Travel:  Able to travel within Washington and the Pacific Northwest, as needed. Occasional travel into Canada may be required.

Salary Range: $85k-$130k

THE ORGANIZATION

If you are seeking meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and colleagues that are supportive, smart, and capable, this may be a great place for you. Focusing on critical public & private sector environmental projects, this nationwide firm specializes in community engagement, public policy, & multi-party facilitation.  Using a collaborative process, they take on a diverse range of issues, opinions, goals, and interests and organize them into clear, productive processes leading to successful conclusions. Their wide variety of projects include sectors such as energy, water, natural resources, community planning & more.

This firm is the ideal match for entrepreneurial professionals seeking impactful work and public service in an environment of innovation, opportunity, diversity, & respect.  They have a mission of working together to make a positive impact on society focusing on positive, mutually beneficial results, which has led to long lasting relationships with people & firms they assist.  They hope you'll be able to stay for the long term.

THE POSITION

You are a skilled and self-motivated professional based in Seattle or open to relocating to the area.  You have experience in impartial facilitation of multi-party processes and project management.  You are comfortable working with technical content & public policy matters.  Ideally, you have worked on projects related to water, hydropower, and natural resources in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.  Prior experience might include work in the fields of dispute resolution, public policy, or communications, or facilitation in a different sector.  Strong interest in collaborative problem-solving and process planning/coordination is a must.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Develop and implement processes and strategies that engage stakeholders to collaborate on public policy issues.
• Plan and facilitate stakeholder discussions, group meetings, workshops and events, and internal working groups and teams, both in-person and using virtual collaborative technologies.
• Interface with clients on project planning.
• Participate in internal team calls to coordinate roles, tasks and collaborate on ideas.
• Support team and project management.
• Develop project proposals including budgets, business development, contract administration, and invoice and expense report preparation.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Desirable qualities for our ideal candidate include:

• Deep understanding of and experience facilitating processes involving complex and contentious natural resources and/or planning issues.
• Ability to effectively build partnerships and relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage projects in collaboration with multiple team members, including in-house staff, other consultants, and clients.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, yet successful at balancing working as part of a team.
• Experience working with diverse communities, stakeholders, and Tribes.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex concepts into accessible, audience-specific materials.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong emotional intelligence and comfort working with groups in conflict.
• Able to reliably set priorities, manage and meet project deadlines on multiple projects for multiple clients, in a fast-paced environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. A master’s degree or higher in a relevant field of expertise is preferred.

Preferred Experience: Successful Director candidates will have minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in relevant fields which could include public and stakeholder engagement, facilitation, community outreach, conflict management and resolution, strategic process planning/coordination, and/or public policy. Applicant must demonstrate strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

COMPENSATION
Salary Range:  $85k-$130k

Firm provides a competitive package of benefits which include profit-sharing; 401K; bonuses; health, dental and disability insurance; vacation and holidays; and more.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Firm is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace and is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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